CULTURAL STUDIES IN 1 CORINTHIANS

Haha so I know that the blog thing is over but I am still chugging along… J Just finished chapter 2 and loving it. Here are some of my major reflections from Ch. 2: 2.1: Some are arrogantly affirming total freedom in sexual practice and Paul commands us to mourn that sentiment. I found this incredibly interesting that it is so similar to our society today and not only outside of the church (as that is always as it has been and as it will be) but this plague is very much so alive within church walls. But there is hope if we are willing to give some tough love and be strong in truth (kicking the man out of the church) (AND LOVE (love is my own addition, I think Paul mostly discusses truth in this section, but obviously love for church brothers and sisters is always implied, and very important to remember when we are approaching our arrogant and prideful selves and societies in this society, to have that perceptive ministry so that we can have the most success ...

Thanks everyone for partnering with us to read through Cultural Studies in 1 Corinthians.  When Bailey wrote on Paul’s management of his trips, donors, and messengers in this chapter I was reminded of the off season work we do of preparing trips, youth leaders, and campers for their summer experience.    This final chapter, for me, highlighted the importance of maintaining discipline and focus when implementing SOPS and protocol, while at the same time seasoning/surrounding all work and communication with the grace, love, and redemption of Christ.  To wrap up this final post I reviewed past posts and came up with one sentence summaries of my blog journey through the book. Thanks again for being a part of this study and blog! Peace!! Steve CHAPTER 1 -   Our discipleship journey together is more difficult and rewarding than we usually expect. "CONFLICT and THE NEED FOR LOVE" -- The Agony (Ecclesiological Stupdity Sabotaging Group Developmen...

Thank you to everyone who partic-i-related in this fall / winter blog.  I for one, was encouraged and challenged through the readings and blogging. My final reflections and invitation to us all on Chapter 6..... "The Corinthians (us) need to be steadfast, immovable in their (our) commitments to Jesus Christ and Him crucified.  They (we) must stand firm in their (our) faith and be courageous and strong as they (we) exercise discipline in the community and as they (we) live out their (our) lives in a pagan environment.  They (we) should be watchful as they (we) await the trumpet sound." I was encouraged and convicted by that paragraph! I pray that in 2019, this would be our witness....... We would be steadfast, immovable in our commitments to Jesus Christ and Him crucified.  We would stand firm in our faith and be courageous and strong as we exercise discipline in our communities and as we live out our lives in a pagan environment.  We should be watchful a...