1 Corinthians 9:1-27 | Relinquishing My Rights For Christ

Christ Jesus owns His people. They have joyfully surrendered all of ”their rights” to Him. This passage shows us what that looks like.

Gospel For LifeNathan SawyerMay 5, 2019Rights, Pride, Humilty, Jesus Christ, Book: 1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 | Christian Liberties & Love

In Christ you are free to obey God from a heart of love. For some believers the exercise of these Christian liberties look different than other believers. But the rule for all believers is love!

Gospel For LifeJordan ThomasApril 28, 2019Liberty, Love, Jesus Christ, Book: 1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 7:1-40 | Marriage, Singleness, Widows & The Call of Christ

Whatever your station of life — married, single, widowed, or divorced — the Word of God shows how these relationships are to honor the Lord Jesus.

Gospel For LifeJordan ThomasApril 21, 2019Marriage, Singleness, Widows, Calling, Jesus Christ, Book: 1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 | Flee Sexual Immorality

You are more than a glandular animal. Christ deserves preeminence in every area of your life, including your sexuality. When faced with immorality, God says “Run!”

Gospel For LifeJordan ThomasApril 14, 2019Sexual Morality, Jesus Christ, Book: 1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 6:1-11 | Christians, Lawsuits & The Church

Christians will one day judge the whole world, including the angels. Therefore, it only stands to reason that we ought to be able to sort out grievances and lawsuits against one another. This passage shows us what God expects of churches embroiled in personal grievances.

Gospel For LifeJordan ThomasApril 7, 2019Lawsuits, Pride, Humility, The Church, Book: 1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 5:1-13 | Purging the Evil Person

The ethical behavior of the local church is supposed to emulate the holiness of heaven. Therefore, unrepentant sin cannot be tolerated among God’s people. This passage tells us what God expects His church to do with such a person in her ranks of membership.

1 Corinthians 4:6-21 | Talk Vs. Power

Many have big spiritual words. But few display true spiritual power. This passage shows us how to tell the difference and how to be filled with the power of Christ.

Gospel For LifeJordan ThomasMarch 24, 2019Book: 1 Corinthians, Pride, Humility, Sanctification