26 July, 2015 Island Glades Gospel CentreThe Local Church in Corinth – Its Problems

Pt. 9a – 19 July, 2015 16:1-4Pt. 9b – 26 July, 2014 16:5-24

1. The Partnership in Giving. 16:1 Partnership and Fellowship

2. The Procedure/Principles in Giving. 16:2, 3a. The Period to give – the first day of the week

Ct. Sabbathb. The People giving – let every one of youc. The Purpose in giving – lay by him in store… d. The Propriety in Giving – II Cor. 8:8

“Good-Willingly”; not Grudgingly; but Generously and Graciously. e. The Proportion in Giving.f. The Priority in Giving.

1. The Partnership in Giving 16:12. The Procedure or the Principles in Giving: 16:2f 3. The Participants in the Giving. 16:3, 4 Whomsoever ye shall approve (by your)letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. …if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.a. No Private dealings concerning giving.b. The Presence of Witnesses.c. No Personal Solicitation. Cf. II Cor. 9:12, 15

…For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God.

A. THE COLLECTION FOR THE SAINTS. 16:1-4B. THE COMING OF PAUL AND HIS COLLEAGUES 16:5-121. Paul’s Future Programme: 16:5-9a. His Intention to Sojourn to Corinth.16:5 Now I

will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: Cf. II Cor. 1:15-24

b. His Intending Stay in Corinth (DV)16:6, 7And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with

you…I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

c. His Interim Stop at Ephesus – (Pentecost)16:8, 9i. Because of Opportunities. Cf. Acts 19:1-20ii.Because of Opposition. Cf. Acts 19:23-

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It May Be… If the Lord Permit (Cf. Acts 16:6-10)to bring me on my journey whithersoever I go

Romans 15:24 - to be brought on my way thitherward by you…

I Cor. 16:6 - that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.

II Cor. 1:16 - of you to be brought on my way...Tit. 3:13 - Bring Zenas…and Apollos on their

journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.

III Jn.6 - whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well.

B. THE COMING OF PAUL’S COLLEAGUESI COR. 16:5-12

1. Paul’s Future Programme: 16:5-92. Paul’s Friends Planning to visit: 16:10-12

a. Paul’s Associate, Timothy. cf. 4:17b. Paul’s Advice regarding Timothy16:10, 11i. Treat Timothy appropriately, cf. II Tim.

1:6-8ii. Timothy’s Testimony - for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.iii. Timothy’s Timidity – see that he may be

with you without fear. Cf. I Tim. 4:12

1. Paul’s Future Programme: 16:5-92. Paul’s Friends Planning to visit. 16:10-12a. Paul’s Associate, Timothy. Cf. 4:17b. Paul’s Advice regarding Timothy 16:10, 11

c. Apollos, their brother in Christ. 16:12The Concern for Apollos:

i. A Brother – As touching our brother Apollosii. His Background: His Shortcomings Cf. Acts 18:24-28 His Sidekicks cf.

1:12iii. His Backing and his Backing out from Corinth;

but he would be Back later. 16:12

C. THE COMMITMENT FOR THE CHURCH.

(All commands in the present imperative.) 16:13,141. Watch ye – Watch out for Danger, be Diligent,

be Cautious and on Guard against evil Deeds.2. Stand fast in the faith – Take a Definite stand,

Do not Compromise – stand your Ground.3. Quit_you_like_men – No Divisions,

be not like Children, Grow Up. (cf. 3:1f) 4. Be strong. Be Diligent to rightly Divide the

Word of truth; Be of Good Courage.5. Let all your things be done with [in] love –

Exercise Gifts in Charity, Do Good, cf. 13;14:40

D. THE COMMENDATION OF PAUL’S COMPANIONSI COR. 16:15-181. The Family of Faith. 16:15

a. The Family of Stephanas was the Firstfruits of Achaia. Cf. 1:16

b. They were Friendly to the Faithful – Addicted (tasso)to [the] ministry of the

Saints.2. The Fellowship with all the Faithful. 16:16•That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth

Submit (hupotasso) yourselves – Recognise and Respect Such and other Labouring Servants of the Lord

D. THE COMMENDATION OF COMPANIONS.I COR. 16:15-18

4. Fortunatus and Friend, Achaicus, I Cor. 16:17f a.They Restored and Supplied what the Saints’ lacked – for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. b.They Refreshed Paul and them in the church; Reciprocate their friendship.c.Learn from them and Laud them in their Labours – acknowledge ye them

5. Greetings from Assemblies in Asia. I Cor. 16:19a 6. Faithful to the Finish – Aquilla and Priscilla. I Cor. 16:19b

a.They showed Home Hospitality to Paul in Corinth at the beginning. Acts 18:1, 2

b.Then they Ministered with Paul and were Mentors to Apollos in Ephesus. Acts 18:18, 26

c.The Church gathered in their Home in Rome as they Continued to Help Paul. Rom. 16:3

E. THE CONCLUSION OF THE FIRST CORINTHIAN EPISTLE! 16:20-24

1. Paul’s Parting Salutation with a holy kiss. 16:202. Paul’s Personal Signature – 16:21 cf. Gal. 6:113. Paul’s Precautionary Sincere Last words: 16:22a. Anathema - if you Love (phileo, Tit. 3:5) not the

Lord (Jesus Christ), you are Cursed. 6:22aLiterally, "Let him be Devoted to Destruction.

cf. Gal. 1:6-9b. Maranatha - Look, the Lord Cometh. 16:22bc. Agape - Paul’s Love in the Lord for all in

Christ Jesus. 16:24

E. THE CONCLUSION OF THE FIRST CORINTHIAN EPISTLE! I COR. 16:20-24

1. Paul’s Signature – 16:21 cf. Gal. 6:112. Paul’s Sincere Last words:

3. Paul Signed off with…A Benediction: 16:23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. A Blessing/Benevolence: 16:24

My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Recapitulation. Problems Dealt with by Paul:-1. Fractional Divisions. Chs. 1-42. Moral Decline. Chs. 5, 63. Social Difficulties.

Chs. 7-104. Ecclesiastical Disorders. Chs. 11-

145. Local Doubts calling for Doctrine. Ch. 156. Practical Distribution of gifts. 16:1-47. Personal Duties and Departing last words.

16:5-24

Summary of Lessons from I Cor. 16a) Be Partners with God in fellowship with His servants.

b) Put Aside a fund for the Lord to meet any need that Arises.

c) Give according to your Prosperity.

d) Recognise God’s Part in directing your life.

e) God’s Servant should be free to obey the Spirit’s direction.

f) Recognise all who Serve the Lord and refresh them.

g) Homes Should be open to the Lord’s Service and Servants.

h) Live out your Love for the Lord in the reality of your faith.

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