1 Corinthians 16:13: “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” That word “watchful” means to observe someone or something closely; be alert and vigilant. Paul was warning the Corinthians to be watchful for spiritual enemies that might try to cause harm with divisions, pride, sin, or erroneous theology. Oh, how …
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1 Corinthians 15:58: “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord, your labor is not in vain.” Those two words – steadfast and immovable, represent how we should live out daily our Christian faith. The HCSB version says “. . . be steadfast, …
1 Corinthians 15:9-10: “For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though …
1 Corinthians 15:3-5: “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve.” Paul …
1 Corinthians 15:1: “Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preach to you – unless you believed in vain.” Paul was telling the Corinthians that the gospel is …
1 Corinthians 14:33: “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.” I had this Friday morning’s devotional Blog post all typed and ready to hit publish. I was studying 1 Corinthians 14 this week. But after yesterday’s shooting occurrence at Saugus High School, it just …
Do you know someone that always gives unto others sacrificially and expects nothing in return? That person that shows kindness and grace when it is not deserved? Who holds their tongue from any harshness and gives of their time to you and doesn’t bring up your past mistakes and believes the best about you no …
1 Corinthians 12:7: “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” I have been thinking recently about the abundant grace of God and how He has shown me time and time again His grace and mercy. It is one of God’s gifts that helps us understand who God truly is. …
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1 Corinthians 10:31: “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” Are you weary? Do you feel like you have nothing left to give? Have you felt like you have had more dealings with wrestling issues this week compared to other weeks? Do you think your …
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1 Corinthians 10:12-13: “Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation, he will also provide the way of escape, that you …
