Monthly Archives: March 2016

physical matters

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 6:15-17 1Co 6:15 Do you not yet get it — the fact that our bodies are parts of Christ? Should someone take the parts of Christ and make them parts of a prostitute? Absolutely not! 1Co 6:16 Do … Continue reading →

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free but responsible

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 6:12-14 1Co 6:12 “I am allowed to do anything,” but not everything is profitable. “I am allowed to do anything,” but I will not be mastered by anything. 1Co 6:13 “Food is for my stomach, and my stomach … Continue reading →

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used to be

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

DON’T DENY YOUR DELIVERANCE 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 1Co 6:9 Or do you not yet get it — the fact that unrighteous ones will not be inheriting the kingdom coming from God? Do not be led astray! Neither those committing sexual … Continue reading →

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small claims – big shame

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

SETTLING WITHOUT SHAME 1 Corinthians 6:4-8   1Co 6:4 If you really have such normal cases, why do you bring them before those who are despised by the church? 1Co 6:5 I say this to your shame. Is there really … Continue reading →

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competent to critique

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

YOU HAVE BEEN ENTRUSTED JDV  1 Corinthians 6:1-3  1 When one of you has a problem with another, does he dare ask the unrighteous ones to decide upon it instead of the holy ones? 2 Or do you not know … Continue reading →

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network management

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

WE NEED MORE ON THE LIST AND LESS ON THE ROLL 1 Corinthians 5:9-13   1Co 5:9 In the previous letter, I wrote to you not to network with those who commit sexual sins– 1Co 5:10 not everyone in the … Continue reading →

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insulting the Lamb

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

WHO’S IN THE PEW? 1 Corinthians 5:4-8   1Co 5:4 My judgment is this: In the name of the Lord Jesus, after you have been assembled and per approval of my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus, 1Co … Continue reading →

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prideful porneia

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

WHAT BLATANT SINS ARE WE TOLERATING? 1 Corinthians 5:1-3 1Co 5:1 It is actually being heard that there is sexual sin among you, and such extreme sexual sin that is not even tolerated even among the Gentiles, because a man … Continue reading →

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showdown

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

DO YOU WANT THE ROD? 1 Corinthians 4:18-21   1Co 4:18 Thinking that I no longer plan to come to you, some have acted arrogantly. 1Co 4:19 But I will come to you at once, if the Lord wants me … Continue reading →

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limits to leadership

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

ARE WE LEADING OR STEALING? 1 Corinthians 4:14-17   1Co 4:14 I am not writing these things to shame you, but to offer constructive counsel to you as my dear children. 1Co 4:15 Because although you have countless guardians in … Continue reading →

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