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1 CORINTHIANS 8

“I’m a Christian and I can do anything I want to do, as long as I consider it to be right.” Question: What is wrong with this statement?    – “I” indicates a self-centered and not a Jesus-centered person. Question: Should we consider others when deciding our actions?    – There are two answers to this question:          … Continue reading

SATAN IS A LIAR WHO IS BENT ON DESTROYING OUR LIVES

BIBLE PASSAGE: Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; God sent me. (John 8:42) MEDITATION: “Do I belong to God?” It is a question that many have struggled with throughout each generation. Jesus gives us … Continue reading

THE PATIENCE AND THE WRATH OF GOD!

BIBLE PASSAGE: “To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27) MEDITATION: When we examine the world we live in today, we can easily see that mankind has assumed that it can save itself, and therefore … Continue reading

WHEN BURDENS WEIGH US DOWN

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, and He will do it. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light and your judgment as the noonday sun. Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of … Continue reading

STAYING ON COURSE (THE NEED FOR SELF-DISCIPLINE)

BIBLE PASSAGE: Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it … Continue reading

CONVERSION BRINGS CONFLICT

BIBLE PASSAGE:The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in His sufferings in order that we may also share in His glory.(Romans 8:16-17) MEDITATION:There was a man who went duck hunting with … Continue reading

1 CORINTHIANS 7

Question: What is the strongest human drive?    – Hunger. Question: What is the 2nd strongest human drive?    – Sex. Question: What are some modern day phrases relating to sex?    – If it feels good, do it.    – Free love.    – Sexual revolution.    Question:         Free?            – Not under the control or power of another.         … Continue reading

WE NEED GOD BACK!

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.” (Lamentations 3:40) MEDITATION: Our society continues to try to fix every problem through tolerance. If we will just agree to allow others to express themselves in whatever way they please, we will become a well-blended and perfect society … Continue reading

1 CORINTHIANS 4-5

1 CORINTHIANS 4: VERSE 18:Paul refers to the pride of the Corinthians (they bragged about being superior to other Christians; they felt they were reigning as kings with Christ). Their pride is reflected in the fact that they felt Paul had not visited them, because he knew he had been replaced by better men than … Continue reading

GOD’S FIRE OF AFFLICTION AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH

BIBLE PASSAGE: “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” (Romans 8:18) MEDITATION: God is going to put every child of His into the fire of affliction. Why would He do that? He tests us, and gives us opportunities to show our “faith muscles” … Continue reading

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