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Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
considering the consciences
1 Corinthians 8:7-9 1Co 8:7 However, this knowledge is not in all of us to the same degree. In fact, some have habitually thought like idolaters until now, so when they eat food that has been offered to an … Continue reading
imposters
1 Corinthians 8:4-6 1Co 8:4 So, about eating food which has been offered to idols, we know that “an idol in this world is nothing,” and “there no God, except for the one.” 1Co 8:5 Because even though there are … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 8
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gossip game
1 Corinthians 8:1-3 1Co 8:1 Now regarding your question about food that has been offered to idols. Yes, we know that “we all have knowledge” about what is happening. But knowledge makes a person arrogant, love builds him up. 1Co … Continue reading
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distracted by desire
1 Corinthians 7:36-40 1Co 7:36 But if anyone thinks that he is not behaving properly toward his fiancé, if his passions are strong, and so it has to be, let him do what he wants to; he is not sinning. … Continue reading
worry engines
1 Corinthians 7:32-35 1Co 7:32 But I want you to be free from unnecessary worry. One who is unmarried worries about the things of the Lord, how he may accommodate the Lord; 1Co 7:33 but one who is married worries … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, discipleship, holiness, marriage, relationship with God, self-control, worry
Tagged 1 Corinthians 7
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a dissolving world
1 Corinthians 7:29-31 1Co 7:29 But I am saying this, brothers: the time which is appointed to us has been shortened, so that the ones married to wives are as though they are unmarried, 1Co 7:30 and the ones weeping, … Continue reading
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consequences of commitment
1 Corinthians 7:25-28 1Co 7:25 But as to your question about those yet unmarried, I do not have a specific command from the Lord, but I can give an opinion as one who is faithful by the Lord’s mercy. 1Co … Continue reading
purchased at a high price
1 Cor. 7:21-24 21 Were you called while a bondservant? Do not worry about it; but if you are able also to become free, I would rather you use that opportunity. 22 Because the bondservant called by the Lord is … Continue reading
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spray painting the temple
1 Cor. 7:18-20 18 Was someone called after having been circumcised? He should not try to undo his circumcision. Was someone called who is uncircumcised? He should not get circumcised. 19 Neither being circumcised nor having a foreskin is what … Continue reading
Posted in church, dependence upon God, discipleship, ethnic Israel, Holy Spirit, sanctification, witness
Tagged 1 Corinthians 7
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called from conflict
1 Cor. 7:15-17 “15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let him or her leave. The brother or the sister is not bound in such instances. God has called us to live in peace. 16 Because how do you know, wife, … Continue reading
