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“Reflections on 1 Corinthians” Released

Today I’ve added our study of 1 Corinthians to my “Reflections” series. More coming soon… To download, click HERE

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Some Final Words from Paul

1 Corinthians 16 There is a great deal of historical information in chapter 16, and I would encourage everyone to read it. Yet, for all intents and purposes, the letter was completed in 15:59. I’m saying that based upon its … Continue reading

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Resurrection: Paul’s final words on the subject… for now

1 Corinthians 15:50-59 Paul completes the section on resurrection in these 10 verses with what is essentially a recap of the entire section. Verse 50 is the transition: I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit … Continue reading

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Random Ramblings: March 31, 2018

It has been some time since I have written something for this Saturday column; real life seems to have a way of getting in a blogger’s way! Today, I thought I’d do something here that I haven’t even considered doing … Continue reading

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The Resurrected Body

1 Corinthians 15:35-44a But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?” How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies. When you sow, you do not plant the body that will … Continue reading

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Seriously now…

Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? I … Continue reading

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“But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead…”

1 Corinthians 15:20-28 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. (15:20) If Jesus did not rise from the dead, then the gospel would be a lie; but He did rise from the … Continue reading

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Resurrection: A Binary Choice

1 Corinthians 15:12-19 As Paul continues to make his case for the resurrection, he makes a point that should be self-evident: If Christ rose from the dead, then a Christian cannot say there is no resurrection of the dead, because … Continue reading

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Misunderstandings about Resurrection

Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, … Continue reading

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What then shall we say, brothers and sisters?

1 Corinthians 14:26-40 Some of the new translations place a subheading between this section and the last, and while that may be a convenient way to break up the chapter, it gives the impression that the subject has changed, but … Continue reading

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