Revelation 1:1-3 The Book Of The Last Days.Revelation 1:1-3.The TITLE of this last and most wondrous of inspired books is ’the revelation(uncovering, unveiling) of Jesus Christ’. It is He who "unveils," and it is He who is here unveiled to us, and
Revelation 1:4-5 The Grace And Peace Of The Three-One God.Revelation 1:4-5.’In the last days perilous times shall come;’ yet in those days, where ’sin shall abound, grace shall much more abound.’ It shall be the grace of Father, Son, and Holy
Revelation 1:4-5 The Grace And Peace Of The Three-One God.."In the last days perilous times shall come;" yet in those days, where "sin shall abound, grace shall much more abound." It shall be the grace of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; the manifold and perfect fullness
Revelation 1:4-5 The Grace And Peace Of The Three-One God.Revelation 1:4-5. ’In the last days perilous times shall come;’ yet in those days, where ’sin shall abound, grace shall much more abound.’ It shall be the grace of Father, Son, and Holy
Revelation 11:8 The Cross Of The Lord Jesus.Revelation 11:8.1 Corinthians 1:17.1 Corinthians 1:18."Where also our Lord was crucified."The first of these passages strikingly identifies the Master and the servants—our Lord and His witnesses. They
Revelation 12:6 Strangership And Pilgrimage.Revelation 12:6.1 Peter 2:2.Exodus 16:1.The woman fled into the wilderness!Well would it have been with her had she continued there. But she came forth into earth’s cities, and dwelt in its palaces, and put on
Revelation 12:6 Strangership And Pilgrimage.Revelation 12:6.1 Peter 2:2.Exodus 16:1.The woman fled into the wilderness!Well would it have been with her had she continued there. But she came forth into earth"s cities, and dwelt in its palaces, and put on
Revelation 12:6 Strangership And Pilgrimage.Revelation 12:6. 1 Peter 2:2. Exodus 16:1. The woman fled into the wilderness!Well would it have been with her had she continued there. But she came forth into earth’s cities, and dwelt in its palaces, and put on its
Revelation 20:6 The First Resurrection.Revelation 20:6.Resurrection is our hope—not death. It has always been the Church’s hope—the hope of patriarchs and kings and prophets. Martha only uttered the confession of the Church universal when she said,
Revelation 20:6 The First Resurrection.Revelation 20:6. Resurrection is our hope—not death. It has always been the Church’s hope—the hope of patriarchs and kings and prophets. Martha only uttered the confession of the Church universal when she said,
Revelation 21:5 The New Things Of God.Revelation 21:5.There are many ’new things’ spoken of in Scripture, some of more, and some of less importance. Of the less important we have such as these—Samson’s new cords(Judges 15:13); David’s
Revelation 21:5 The New Things Of God.Revelation 21:5. There are many ’new things’ spoken of in Scripture, some of more, and some of less importance. Of the less important we have such as these—Samson’s new cords(Judges 15:13); David’s
Revelation 3:8 The Church’s Little Strength, and the Lord’s Great Love.Revelation 3:8.It is Christ’s gracious character and tender heart that come out so strikingly in these words. How considerate and patient! How gentle and tender in His words
Revelation 3:8 The Church"s Little Strength, and the Lord"s Great Love.Revelation 3:8.It is Christ"s gracious character and tender heart that come out so strikingly in these words. How considerate and patient! How gentle and tender in His words and doings! How
Revelation 3:8 The Church’s Little Strength, and the Lord’s Great Love.Revelation 3:8.It is Christ’s gracious character and tender heart that come out so strikingly in these words. How considerate and patient! How gentle and tender in His words and
Revelation 5:6 The Weakness and the Power of Christ.Revelation 5:6.1 Peter 3:18.2 Corinthians 13:3-4.Mark the CONTRASTS given us in these three passages.—the Lamb slain and the Lion of the tribe of Judah;—death and life;—the flesh and
Revelation 5:6 The Weakness and the Power of Christ.Revelation 5:6.1 Peter 3:18. 2 Corinthians 13:3-4. Mark the CONTRASTS given us in these three passages. —the Lamb slain and the Lion of the tribe of Judah; —death and life; —the flesh and the spirit;
Revelation 7:13 The Earthly and the Heavenly.Revelation 7:13.1 John 3:2.1 Corinthians 15:49.’These in white robes—who are they?’ They are sons of Adam. ’Where did they come from?’ From the horrible pit and the miry clay. ’We
Revelation 7:13 The Earthly and the Heavenly.Revelation 7:13.1 John 3:2.1 Corinthians 15:49."These in white robes—who are they?" They are sons of Adam. "Where did they come from?" From the horrible pit and the miry clay. "We shall be like Him." When? Not
Revelation 7:13 The Earthly and the Heavenly.Revelation 7:13. 1 John 3:2. 1 Corinthians 15:49. ’These in white robes—who are they?’ They are sons of Adam. ’Where did they come from?’ From the horrible pit and the miry clay. ’We shall
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Basically, saying you can do all the right things, but if you don't have love, you have nothing (1 Corinthians 13:2-3). The underlying meaning of 1 Corinthians 13 is that as followers, we are to imitate the love of Jesus by using our gifts while serving and loving others just as He did!
What is the theme of Corinthians 13? ›
Love keeps going. Paul sums it up: Love never fails. Christians may fail to love, as the Corinthians have clearly demonstrated, but God's kind of love will always be effective. And unlike spiritual gifts, which will no longer be needed when Christ comes, love will last forever (1 Corinthians 13:4–8).
What are the spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 13? ›
In 1Corinthians 13:1-3, Paul teaches that the “Spiritual Gifts” (Tongues, Prophecy and Knowledge) and character traits (Faith to move mountains, the sacrificial spirit that would prompt the Person to give his goods to the poor, the courage that enables the Person to be a Martyr to endure the flames) are not ...
What is the literary context of 1 Corinthians 13? ›
The literary context of 1 Corinthians 13
It is important to situate 1 Corinthians 13 within its larger context of 1 Corinthians 12-14. In chapters 12 and 14, Paul is addressing issues related to spiritual gifts, particularly the gift of speaking in tongues.
What is the moral of 1 Corinthians 13? ›
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
What is the commentary of Corinthians 1:13? ›
Paul has called out a source of hot conflict between the Christians living in Corinth. Instead of being united together, as God has called them to be, they have divided themselves into factions based on their loyalty to different leaders.
What is the modern interpretation of 1 Corinthians 13? ›
Love as described in 1 Corinthians 13 is best understood as a way of life, lived in imitation of Jesus Christ, that is focused not on oneself but on the “other” and his or her good. Love is about action, how a person lives for the Lord and obeys him and how a person lives for others and serves them.
What is the message version of 1 Corinthians 13? ›
Love doesn't strut, Doesn't have a swelled head, Doesn't force itself on others, Isn't always “me first,” Doesn't fly off the handle, Doesn't keep score of the sins of others, Doesn't revel when others grovel, Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth, Puts up with anything, Trusts God always, Always looks for the best, ...
What is love according to 1 Corinthians 13? ›
1 Corinthians 13:4–8a (ESV) Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.
What is the greatest gift in Corinthians? ›
At the end of 1 Corinthians 13, we read, 13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. You have the gift of faith knowing you are forgiven through Jesus and hope in eternal life in heaven.
We looked at the revelation gifts – Word of Wisdom, Word of Knowledge and Discerning of Spirits – and the differences between these gifts. Today, we will be studying in detail the power gifts of the Holy Spirit – Gifts of Healings, Working of Miracles, and Faith.
What is the greatest spiritual gift according to Paul? ›
Paul concludes by singling our “faith, hope, and love” as the three enduring gifts. Faith here denotes trust, confidence; hope emphasizes the continuing nature of that confidence. But the greatest of these is “love” because God is love, and the manifestation of divine love in Christ is the foundation of faith and hope.
What is the main theme of 1 Corinthians 13? ›
1 Corinthians chapter 13 is all about love which is supreme over all things. Apostle Paul says here that if he speaks in tongues, speaks prophesies, understands all the mysteries and knowledge, has great faith on God to move mountains and casts out demons but have no love in his heart, he is nothing. God is love.
Who is the audience of 1 Corinthians 13? ›
Audience: Paul wrote to Gentile Christians living in Corinth. This letter was sent a few years after he personally founded the church in that city. These believers were condemned for pride, sexual immorality, misuse of spiritual gifts, and misunderstanding various Christian beliefs such as the Lord's Supper.
What is the main theme of 1 Corinthians? ›
Love. The Corinthians had placed high value on knowledge and on spiritual gifts such as speaking in tongues and prophesying. In 1 Corinthians, Paul urges the Corinthians to strive for love over all other things. As he describes love, it is more concerned with the other than with oneself.
What lessons can be learned in the gospel account for our relationships? ›
In John 13:34-35, Jesus said to His disciples: A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. The best relationships are those that are filled with Christian love.
What are the three themes of the book of 1 Corinthians? ›
1 Corinthians challenges believers to examine every area of life through the lens of the Gospel. Specifically, Paul addresses divisions among believers, food, sexual integrity, worship gatherings, and the resurrection.
What lessons can we learn from 1 Corinthians? ›
In 1 Corinthians we learn that the Apostle Paul taught these Saints how to promote unity in the Church, how to learn the things of God, the role of the physical body as a temple for the Holy Ghost, the nature of spiritual gifts, the importance of taking the sacrament worthily, and the reality of the Resurrection.
