1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Mar 17th, 2014 | By Dr. Jim EckmanPaul continues his teaching on Love, as he breaks down the characteristics of love that Christians should have for others.
Paul continues his teaching on Love, as he breaks down the characteristics of love that Christians should have for others.
1 Corinthians 13 is often referred to & quoted as a chapter above “love”. In reality, Paul’s message in this chapter is focused on using one’s Spiritual gifts in loving ways towards God & others. Dr. Eckman shares Paul’s lesson and begins in-depth discussion on the characteristics of Love.
Further discussion on how the diversity of spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit to followers of Christ makes a unified body of the Church.
Paul teaches that spirituality is not about self-elevating gifts to glorify the individual; rather, spiritual gifts are given to believers for the purpose of edifying & building up the Body of the Church.
Paul instructs the Corinthian people regarding the Lord’s Supper, and the importance of focus & remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice.
Paul continues his lesson on Christian liberty in worship & at the Lord’s Supper as it related to the troubled Corinthian culture, with additional commentary from Dr Eckman on God’s Divine Order.
Paul instructs the people of Corinth on Christian liberty as it relates to worship.
Dr. Eckman offers a review of the final verses of 1 Corinthians 10, along with an excellent discussion of Christian liberty & responsibility in current events & in our culture.
Paul continues his lesson to the Corinthians on Christian liberty, in relation to idolatry.
Paul warns the Corinthians of idolatry & other sinful practices, and uses the Israelites in the wilderness as an example. He warns us to not be presumptuous in avoiding sin, and to trust God in trials & temptations.