Aug 27, 2023

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

In 1 Corinthians 3 Paul returns to the issue with which he began his letter, namely the dissension that had plagued the congregation.  Here Paul goes to the root of the problem.  The Corinthian Christians had not grown much in their communion with God.  Paul calls them "people of...

Aug 20, 2023

Scripture Reading: Acts 27:13-26

This week Pastor Cosand enjoys a well deserved vacation. In his absence, Bethel Baptist Church had the privilege and pleasure of hosting Reverand Greg Hands, former Pastor of Woodhaven Bible Church.

Aug 13, 2023

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:14

The contrast, in this section of 1 Corinthians, has been between human wisdom and divine wisdom … and between people of God and people of the world.  It is the contrast between these two groups of people which is in view in verses 14,15.  People of God (Christians) are called...

Aug 6, 2023

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

This passage is a continuation of Paul’s contrast between the wisdom of God and human wisdom.  The word wisdom is found four times in this section … twice in verse 6, once in verse 7, and again in verse 13.

The theme of the passage is stated in verse 7 “we impart a secret...