A Letter to a Gifted Church with Problems: Studies in 1 Corinthians Contributor(s): Stormer, Don (Author) |
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ISBN: 1524665045 ISBN-13: 9781524665043 Publisher: Authorhouse
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: November 2016 |
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BISAC Categories: - Religion | Spirituality - Religion | Inspirational |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6" W x 9" L (1.16 lbs) 242 pages |
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Publisher Description: Of the letters which Paul wrote to churches, 1 Corinthians is the one in which he had to correct Christian practice most. One gains the impression that many in Corinth would have been quite satisfied with the way they were living, but Paul saw a number of areas where correction was necessary. In their wisdom, Christians in Corinth were claiming to be followers of different men. However, they needed to learn that true wisdom avoided a party spirit. They needed to avoid taking fellow believers to court before unbelievers and to show them much more love. They had to learn not to stumble those who were weaker in the faith and not to embarrass poorer believers when they met as a church for the Lord's Supper. They were not to seek spiritual gifts that drew attention to themselves in order to have a greater sense of self-importance. Yet this was a church with great gift |
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