Mastering the New Testament – Page 17

Day 115

Rebuking immorality in church 1 Corinthians 5 Key Verses: 1, 5, 11, What I find so revealing about the times in which we live is that they are so similar to so many other times in history. If this son were alive today, he would be on the afternoon talk shows making his circuit, andContinue reading “Day 115”

Day 114

Observations of Paul’s ministry 1 Corinthians 4 Key Verses: 2, 7, 9, 15, 20 Faithful. Only the Lord is able to look at the motives of our heart and know if we are faithful or not. We can even deceive ourselves sometimes. But God calls us to be faithful, to be doing what we areContinue reading “Day 114”

Day 113

Reasons for Christian carnality 1 Corinthians 3 Key Verses: 4, 6, 10, 16, 18, 21 So, what does immaturity in Christ look like? How can you know if you are not growing in your faith? Paul gives us a simple example: denominations! At least that is how we name these kids of groups today. CharlesContinue reading “Day 113”

Day 112

Response of natural man 1 Corinthians 2 Key Verses: 2, 7, 10, 12, 14, Sometimes we are our own worst enemies! I have a tendency to enter a room in such a way that everyone knows I have arrived. The first time my wife saw me I was walking through an auditorium on the topsContinue reading “Day 112”

1 Corinthians 1 – Day 111

Exhortation to Christian unity 1 Corinthians 1 Key Verses: 7, 10, 17, 18, 22-23, 31 The believers at Corinth had embraced the good news of Jesus a few years before Paul wrote this letter to them. But even in this short time, they had allowed some of their old pagan practices to creep into theirContinue reading “1 Corinthians 1 – Day 111”

1 Corinthians – Day 111.00

1 Corinthians: Error in Behavior Acrostic Theme: ERROR IN BEHAVIOR Author: Paul Date Written: 57 A.D. Audience: The church at Corinth whose errors in belief led to errors in behavior. Key Verse: 1:10 Outline: Introduction (1:1-9) I. Problems Reported By The House Of Chloe (1:10-6:20) A. Factions In The Church (1:1-4:21) B. Sexual Immorality (5:1-13)Continue reading “1 Corinthians – Day 111.00”

Day 110

Philemon Key Verses: 10-11 This short book, only one chapter, shows great care in bringing restoration to a relationship that has changed dramatically because of Jesus. Sometimes when people come to Christ other people don’t like the changes. They want things the way they used to be because it was comfortable and familiar, not becauseContinue reading “Day 110”

Philemon – Day 110.00

Philemon: Love Acrostic Theme: LOVE Author: Paul Date Written: around 61-63 A.D. Audience: Philemon, a slave owner Key Verse: 10, 11 Outline: vv1-7 Letter of Philemon’s love vv8-14 Onesimus becomes a Christian vv15-20 Vindication requested for Onesimus vv21-25 Expectation cited by Paul

Day 109

Memorize: Expectant prayer and greetings Colossians 4 Key Verses: 3, 6, 16, 18 As Paul wraps up his letter to the Colossian church, his heart is drawn to prayer. You can find out a lot about a person’s relationship with God and with others when you listen in to their prayers. Listen to Paul’s. PaulContinue reading “Day 109”

Day 108

Memorize: Principles for Christian lifestyle Colossians 3 Key Verses: 1, 5, 11, 17, 23, One of the most important skills a soldier trains is aiming. We spend countless hours training to shoot targets, to aim at the right place. I remember being on the firing range at night and not being able to see aContinue reading “Day 108”