May 27, 2024

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 14:20-40

Within the context of a discussion of the gift of tongues, Paul instructs the Corinthians about proper decorum in worship … ending with the exhortation: "All things should be done decently and in order" (1 Cor 14:40). 

The abuse of the exercise of the gift of tongues is at the...

May 19, 2024

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10

The Greek word that is translated 'gospel' in the New Testament is a compound word that literally means 'good news.'  The Bible reveals to us the best news imaginable to the human mind and heart.  In fact the 'good news' presented in the Bible is greater than our thoughts can...

May 13, 2024

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 14:1-19

1 Corinthians 12:1 began with the words, "Now concerning spiritual gifts."  Paul would write about the issue of spiritual gifts for 3 chapters.  The main issue seems to be a misuse of the gift of tongues.  The apostle speaks directly to that issue in chapter 14.

The Corinthians...

May 5, 2024

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

In 1 Corinthians 13, the apostle Paul is talking about the supremacy of love as necessary for the operation of spiritual gifts … and necessary for the vitality of a church, in general.  To emphasize the nature and value of love, there is, in these verses, a contrast between...