‘Resolve The Divisions In The Church.’
1 Corinthians 11:17-19.
a) 1 Corinthians 11:17. Apostle Paul could not praise the Corinthian Church because more harm than good was being done when they met together.
b) 1 Corinthians 11:18. Apostle Paul believed the stories that were going around about division in the Corinthian Church.
c) 1 Corinthians 11:19. There had to be divisions so that those Believers who were correct could be recognised.
(This QT reminds me that if we Resolve The Divisions In The Church then the Church will be purified and people who are in error can be exposed if necessary)
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‘Understand What Christ Has Done For Us.’
a) Hebrews 5:8-9. He is a Perfect High Priest and the Source of Salvation for all those people who obey Him.
b) Hebrews 2:17. He is our Merciful and Faithful High Priest before God. He offered a Sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people.
c) John 5:22 & 27. He has become responsible for all Judgment.
d) Ephesians 4:15-16. He is now the Director and Head of the Church.
e) Philippians 1:29; 3:10. He has given us the privilege of suffering for Him.
(This Second one helps me to Understand What Christ Has Done For Me)
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Chris.
Gossip is the cancer of so many churches today. Especially if the spiritual condition of the local Church is not good then gossip is the bad fruit of that situation. Gossip never helps or heals – it only further damages God’s Church.
