First Corinthians: Unlocking the Scriptures for You

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“Paul’s point is that if there is an eternity, then we need to live like it here and now. We need to begin to live now the way we are going to be living in Heaven.” (Page 257)

“there is no mystical relationship between the baptized and the baptizer” (Page 36)

“The ‘unworthy manner’ is an adverb that describes the attitude and manner in which we partake of the Lord’s Supper. It does not mean that the person himself is worthy or unworthy. I used to hear people say that if anyone had any sin in his life, he was unworthy to partake of the Lord’s Supper. But that is not true. In this context, the unworthy manner refers to one thing, and one thing only—the factions and divisions and alienations that were going on among the membership in that church.” (Page 206)

“Some Christians are never open to any changes in such things as the order of worship service, traditions, new teachings, or broadening associations with other Christians. Are you growing in walk, talk, attitudes, reactions, unselfishness, and outward services to others? All of those are ways in which infants change into adults.” (Page 69)

“One phrase is ‘different kinds,’ and the other phrase is ‘the same.’ The point is that diversity within the church comes from the same divine source. Consequently, conformity is not necessary for unity. What is necessary for unity is the Lordship of Jesus Christ.” (Page 212)