2012年2月12日日曜日

Do Corinthians

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1 Corinthians 15-16 « Atozmom's Blog

Summary of passage: 1 Corinthians 15: Paul reminds the Corinthians about the gospel: Christ died for our sins, he was buried, and then raised on the third day. He appeared to Peter, the Twelve, 500 brothers, James, the apostles, and to Paul. By the grace of God Paul was saved.

Some Corinthians did not believe in the resurrection of the dead which means their preaching is useless and faithless if so. They would be a false witness. Faith is futile and you are still in sin.

All die but Christ will make them alive again. First Christ then those who belong to him. End will come when Jesus has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power. He will reign until he destroys his enemy and death. God will be all in all when everything (except God) is under him and then the Son will be made subject to Him.

Paul says if there is no resurrection then everything is in vain. He dies every day. Don't be misled by those ignorant of God.


Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V)
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Alexander Maclaren

Paul says there are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. All flesh is not the same. God gives each seed its own body. The body on earth is perishable. It will be raised imperishable. It is in dishonor but raised in glory. It is weak but will be powerful. It is natural but will be spiritual. We will bear the likeness of a man from Heaven when resurrected.

The body will be changed as flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. Death will end when the mortal become immortal. Jesus will conquer death!

Stand firm and allow nothing to move you. Do the work of the Lord because you know it is not in vain.

1 Corinthians 16: Give to God's people (Jerusalem). Paul says he will try to come to them in person and if Timothy comes make him welcome and have nothing to fear for he is doing the work of the Lord. Apollos will come shortly as well.

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous and strong. Do everything in love.

Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus (bearers of the letter we're reading) should be recognized for their service.

Grace and love to all.

Questions:


Expositions of Holy Scripture: Romans Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V)
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Alexander Maclaren

12a) He appeared to Peter, to the Twelve, 500 of the brothers, James, the apostles, and lastly to Paul.

b) Christ died for our sins; he was buried; he was raised on the third day. Died, buried, rose again.

13) If Christ did not rise, then Christianity is a false belief. Our preaching is useless and so is our faith. Worse, we are found to be false witnesses about God. We would still be in our sins and lost forever.

14a) Christ will come. Then those who belong to him. Then the end when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power. He (Jesus) will reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet and the last enemy (which is death) is destroyed. Everything under his feet except God himself that is. Then Jesus will be subject to God so God may be all in all.

b) The body will be raised imperishable, in glory, in power, will be spiritual (verse 42-44). The body will be from heaven (verse 47). We will bear the likeness of heaven just like we bear the likeness of earthly man (verse 49). We will all be changed into the imperishable and immortal.

c) We will all be changed, the dead will be raised, and death will be overcome. With the victory over death, sin will disappear as well.

15) Personal Question. My answer: Give myself fully to the world of the Lord because you know your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Conclusions: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14: "Be on your guard; stand firm in your faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love."

Words for me right now as I fight every day to stay on track with my purpose. To guard against the Devil. To stand firm in my beliefs both in the Lord and what He has for me. To be courageous. To be strong. And to do everything in love.

Powerful words to cling to in these times where power is not encouraged.

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