Category Archives: Kingdom Values

2 Corinthians 6

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Sept 25: 2 Cor 6 The ministry of reconciliation is a present-tense endeavor. We declare the timeless power of the Gospel to transform our hearts in the present moment. “I tell you, now is the time of … Continue reading →

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2 Corinthians 5: The Love of Christ Compels Me

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Sept 24: 2 Cor 5 This is absolutely my favorite chapter in the Bible. Which means I’ll have to work really hard to keep this from being a massively long post! Paul’s comments about the ministry of … Continue reading →

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2 Corinthians 4

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Sept 21: 2 Cor 4 To participate in the new covenant is to take up the charge to ministry (v1). Paul will have more to say about this ministry in the next chapter. But Paul makes us … Continue reading →

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2 Corinthians 2

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Sept 19: 2 Cor 2 Paul urges the Corinthians to practice forgiveness (v7). Paul’s previous visit to these brothers was a painful one (v1), and his correspondence with them has been filled with anguish and tears (v4). … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 13: The Greatest of These

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jason

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Over the years, I’ve developed my own working theology of Paul’s discourse on love found in 1 Cor. 13. I’ve used this material in sermons, in premarital counseling, and in conversation with good…

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1 Corinthians 12

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Sept 11: 1 Cor 12 Given all the struggles of this young church in Corinth, what comes next is a bit unexpected. Paul offers a rich teaching on the nature of spiritual gifts. In spite of their … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 10

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Sept 7: 1 Cor 10 Paul begins with a reference back to the OT events of the Exodus when God liberated His people, led them through the wilderness in a cloud, and graciously provided manna, water, and … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 8

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Sept. 5: 1 Cor 8 Paul turns his attention to another pressing matter in Corinth: food sacrificed to idols. Is this behavior permissible or not? Paul begins by affirming the Jewish monotheistic tradition: “We know that an … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 6

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Sept 3: 1 Cor 6 Paul’s comments in this section of the letter indicate even deeper struggles in the Corinthian church. The matter of lawsuits against fellow believers leads Paul to make some interesting theological statements here. … Continue reading →

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1 Corinthians 5

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Aug 31: 1 Cor 5 1 Corinthians 5 is considered one of those “hard teachings” in the New Testament. Paul addresses one of the proofs of the lack of spiritual maturity among the Corinthian believers: “It is … Continue reading →

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