Category Archives: discernment

beast feast

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 11:20-22 1Co 11:20 This is such a case: when you all come together, it is not really to eat the Lord’s Supper. 1Co 11:21 Because at the meal, each one eats his own supper ahead of others. So … Continue reading →

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same principle, different application

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 11:11-16 1Co 11:11 All the same, a wife should not decide on this apart from her husband, nor a husband apart from his wife, 1Co 11:12 because just as the wife is from the husband, the husband is … Continue reading →

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angels and authority

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 11:7-10 1Co 11:7 Because, on the one hand, a husband should not have his head covered, since he is supposed to reflect the character and good reputation of God; on the other hand, his wife reflects her husband’s … Continue reading →

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holiness and hats

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 11:4-6 1Co 11:4 Any husband who decides to be praying or prophesying while having something against his head, puts his head to shame. 1Co 11:5 But any wife who decides to be praying or prophesying with her head … Continue reading →

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headship and heartache

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 11:1-3 1Co 11:1 Become imitators of me, like I seek to imitate Christ. 1Co 11:2 Now, I appreciate the fact that you have all remembered me and, are trying to hold to the traditions, in the same way … Continue reading →

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freedom and conscience (part 1)

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 10:23-26 1Co 10:23 “I am allowed to do anything,” but not everything is profitable. “I am allowed to do anything,” but not everything contributes positively. 1Co 10:24 No one should search for what he prefers, but search for … Continue reading →

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too far

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 10:19-22 1Co 10:19 What am I saying then? That something offered to idols is real, or that an idol is real? 1Co 10:20 Instead, I am saying that what they sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons and not to … Continue reading →

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a gospel first decision

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 9:11-14 1Co 9:11 If we have planted spiritual gifts among you, would it not be great if we will reap material benefits from you? 1Co 9:12 If others have the right to share in the product from you, … Continue reading →

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imposters

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

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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a dissolving world

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

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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