Tag Archives: 1 Corinthians 4

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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wiping rag

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

HOW DO YOU TREAT THOSE WHO BROUGHT YOU TO CHRIST? 1 Corinthians 4:9-13   1Co 4:9 Because I think that God has displayed us – the missionaries — last, as if sentenced to death, because we have become a theatrical … Continue reading →

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crossing the line

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

ARE YOU LISTENING TO THE MINORITY REPORTS? 1 Corinthians 4:5-8 1Co 4:5  So before the Lord comes, you should wait a while before passing judgment. He will bring to light the things now hidden by darkness and will disclose the … Continue reading →

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the boss is watching

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Jefferson Vann

ARE YOU AWARE THAT YOU ARE BEING SUPERVISED? 1 Corinthians 4:1-4 1 Cor. 4:1  This is how a person should think about us, as officers delegated by Christ and stewards of the mysteries belonging to God. 1 Cor. 4:2  From … Continue reading →

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the scum of the world

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Corinthians 4.  The ESV study Bible, commenting on verse 3, says “Some of the Corinthians, perhaps followers of Apollos or Cephas, probably spoke disparagingly of Paul, especially of his speaking ability (1:17; 2:3–4; 4:18–21; 2 Cor. 10:9), thinking they … Continue reading →

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