By Sam E. Stone This week concludes a study of key passages in Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth. Members of this first-century congregation had written Paul with several questions. We have considered some of their concerns in past weeks. Today’s study of 1 Corinthians 13 is best understood when we realize that […]
By Michael C. Mack 1. Which of these love songs best communicates how you feel about loving fellow church members? Why? (a) “Love Stinks” (b) “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” (c) “Love Is a Many- Splendored Thing” (d) “All You Need Is Love” (e) “Love Takes Time” (f) “I Honestly Love You” (g) […]
By David Faust From Bill Clinton to Bill Cosby, allegations of sexual misconduct find their way into the daily news—but such problems really aren’t new at all. In the context of marriage, sex has always been one of God’s good gifts, like a cozy fireplace that warms the home. Misused, it’s a wildfire that destroys. […]
By Michael C. Mack What languages do you speak? When was a time you were in a situation when you did not understand what was being said? How did you feel? Read Acts 2:1-7, 12; 1 Corinthians 14:13-19. In what specific ways was the Holy Spirit working in the Acts 2 passage? How would […]
By Chris Higgins Over the years I have spent a lot of time studying the role of tongues or language in an effort to determine what exactly is meant when the gift of tongues is mentioned in Acts 2, as well as the writings of Paul. I have had discussions with several folks who believe […]
