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First Corinthians 13--Love is Patient

God has always looked for fruit, because He is a farmer, or “husbandman” (John 15:1 KJV; James 5:7 KJV). He planted Israel in the land of Canaan through Joshua (Yeshua, Jesus) and… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/07-2017/first-corinthians-13-love-is-patient/

First Corinthians 13--The way of love

Paul interrupts his discussion of spiritual gifts and callings with a beautiful section about a “more excellent way,” which is the way of love. He begins in 1 Corinthians 13:1,… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-13-the-way-of-love/

First Corinthians 12--Priorities

Paul concludes this chapter with a statement about diversity and priority. 1 Corinthians 12:28 says, 28 And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets,… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-12-priorities/

First Corinthians 12--Body parts blended together

Paul says in 1 Corinthians 12:21-24, 21 And the eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you”; or again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22 On the contrary,… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-12-body-parts-blended-together/

First Corinthians 12--Interpretation of tongues

The ninth and last spiritual gift that Paul lists is “and to another the interpretation of tongues” (1 Corinthians 12:10). Keep in mind that these are spiritual gifts, not mere… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-12-interpretation-of-tongues/

First Corinthians 12--Tongues (lashon, safah)

The last two of the nine gifts of the Spirit are listed in the last part of 1 Corinthians 12:10, “to another various kinds of tongues [glossa], and to another the interpretation… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-12-tongues-lashon-safah/

First Corinthians 12--The variety of gifts, part 5

In speaking of spiritual gifts, Paul says in 1 Corinthians 12:9, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit. Paul says that… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-12-the-variety-of-gifts-part-5/

First Corinthians 12--The variety of gifts, part 4

There are different levels of faith, and each level has its own reward. Passover faith justifies us by the blood of the true Lamb of God. Pentecost faith sanctifies us by a… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-12-the-variety-of-gifts-part-4/

First Corinthians 12--The variety of gifts, part 3

Belief and faith are two translations of the same Greek word in the New Testament, where the word can be used either as a noun or a verb. The problem is that in English, faith is… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-12-varieties-of-gifts-part-3/

First Corinthians 12--The variety of gifts, part 2

The Old Testament is not devoid of the knowledge of spiritual gifts. The problem is that often we have failed to recognize them or to connect them with the list in 1 Corinthians… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-12-the-variety-of-gifts-part-2/

First Corinthians 12--The variety of gifts, part 1

Paul lists nine gifts of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, 8 For to one is given the word of (1) wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of (2) knowledge according… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-12-the-variety-of-gifts-part-1/

First Corinthians 12--The Test of Loyalty

Paul begins his comments on spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12:1-3, 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware [ignorant or uninformed]. 2 You… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-12-the-test-of-loyalty/

First Corinthians 12--Spiritual gifts

The use of spiritual gifts is the third issue regarding public worship that Paul discusses in his first letter to the Corinthians. The first was the use of veils, the second was… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-12-spiritual-gifts/

First Corinthians 11--Bloodguilt

Paul concludes his comments on Communion by saying “Therefore…” 1 Corinthians 11:27 says, 27 Therefore whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-11-bloodguilt/

First Corinthians 11--The Lord's Supper

Paul acknowledged that factions existed in the church and then said in 1 Corinthians 11:20, 20 Therefore, when you meet together, it is NOT to eat the Lord’s Supper… In other… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-11-the-lords-supper/

First Corinthians 11--Separation of powers

In 1 Corinthians 10:16-21, Paul began his comments on the meaning of Communion. But before finishing, he interrupted his study in order to teach about the advisability of eating… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-11-separation-of-powers/

First Corinthians 11--Submission to men

Paul’s conclusion in regard to coverings is given in 1 Corinthians 11:14, 15, 14 Does not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him, 15… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-11-submission-to-men/

First Corinthians 11--Veils and denominations

When we first came to Christ, we were spiritually immature. We were children in need of discipline to learn obedience. But children ought to grow up, for the purpose of discipline… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-11-veils-and-denominations/

First Corinthians 11--Veils and coverings, part 2

There are many important topics that are not discussed fully in Scripture. This is especially true of the Old Testament. When the law was given, much explanation was needed later… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-11-veils-and-coverings-part-2/

First Corinthians 11--Veils and Coverings, part 1

Paul speaks of the practice of covering one’s head in 1 Corinthians 11:4-6, 4 Every man who has something on his head while praying or prophesying, disgraces his head. 5 But… https://oldc5.godskingdom.org/daily-weblogs/2017/06-2017/first-corinthians-11-veils-and-coverings-part-1/