Corinth – A Problem Church Problems 1-4 Divisions 5 Failure to deal with Sin 6 Failure to deal problems – suing each other Failure to practice sexual

Corinth – A Problem ChurchProblems1-4 Divisions5 Failure to deal with Sin6 Failure to deal problems – suing each other

Failure to practice sexual purity Questions7 Questions about Marriage/Divorce8-10 Questions about Liberty (grey areas)11 Questions about Traditions 12-14 Questions about Spiritual gifts15 Questions about the Resurrection16 Questions about Giving



8-10 Questions about Liberty (grey areas)

10:14-22 Is it Idolatry

10:23 Is it helpful, edifying ( or harmful)

10:24 Is it harmful to others





“ . .in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men. '"For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men

Mark 7:6,9,13

“ . .in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men. '"For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men; the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do." He said to them, "All too well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition

Mark 7:6,9,13

“ . .in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men. '"For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men; the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do." He said to them, "All too well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition. . . . . .making the word of God of no effect through your tradition which you have handed down. And many such things you do.""

Mark 7:6,9,13





Spiritual Gifts

Gift – Charisma – gift of grace

Ministry – diakonia – service, place of ministry

Activity – energma – operation, effect

Spirituals – works of the Spirit through us

Tongues

12:30 Not all speak in Tongues

14:2 Speaking to God (prayer, worship)

14:2 Speaking in unknown language

14:4-19 Primarily a personal gift

14:5,18 Good gift – wishes for all

14:20-25 Can be offensive to uniformed

14:26-33 Limited in public gatherings

14:39-40 Not to be forbidden







The Collection

Consistently One the first day – weekly

Universally Each one

Proportionally As you may prosper – percentage

Voluntarily No collection – not pressing for

Honestly Handled in such a way, with accountability



Documents

Corinth – A Problem Church Problems 1-4 Divisions 5 Failure to deal with Sin 6 Failure to deal problems – suing each other Failure to practice sexual