1 Corinthians 14:1-26 — Considerations Regarding Prophesying and Speaking in Tongues in the Church
GIFTS THAT EDIFY THE CHURCH (SUCH AS PROPHESY) MUST TAKE PRIORITY OVER THE GIFT OF TONGUES
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 — The Necessity, Nature and Supremacy of Love in Exercising Spiritual Gifts
SPIRITUAL MINISTRY MUST FLOW THROUGH THE CHANNEL OF LOVE
1 Corinthians 12:12-31 — One Body of Christ . . . Many Diverse But Interdependent Members . . . All Significant and Essential
THE HEALTHY FUNCTIONING OF THE LOCAL CHURCH (THE EXPRESSION OF THE BODY OF CHRIST) DEPENDS ON EVERY MEMBER FULFILLING THEIR GOD-APPOINTED ROLE
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 — Understanding Spiritual Gifts
THE VARIETY OF EXPRESSION OF GENUINE SPIRITUAL GIFTS WILL CONSISTENTLY EXALT JESUS CHRIST AND BUILD UP HIS BODY
1 Corinthians 11:17-34 — Correcting Abuses Regarding the Lord’s Supper
THE PROPER PRACTICE OF THE ORDINANCE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER:
– PROMOTES THE UNITY OF THE BODY
– PROCLAIMS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CRUCIFIXION
– PROTECTS AGAINST DIVINE DISCIPLINE
1 Corinthians 11:2-16 — The Woman is the Glory of Man
WOMEN MUST APPROPRIATELY ACKNOWLEDGE THE AUTHORITY (HEADSHIP) OF MEN (BY WEARING THE SYMBOLIC CLOTH HEAD COVERING) AND AVOID DENIALS OF THEIR GOD-APPOINTED FEMININE ROLE
1 Corinthians 10:23 – 11:1 — Situational Ethics – When Can I Eat Meat Offered to Idols?
THE EXERCISE OF CHRISTIAN LIBERTY MUST BE GOVERNED BY LOVING SENSITIVITY AND APPROPRIATE RESPONSE TO THE SPECIFIC SITUATION
1 Corinthians 10:14-22 — Don’t Mess With False Religions
MEMBERS OF THE ONE BODY OF CHRIST CAN HAVE NO ASSOCIATION WITH IDOLATRY (FALSE RELIGION)
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 — Take Heed Lest You Fall – Persevere to the End
INCLUSION IN SPIRITUAL PRIVILEGE NO GUARANTEE OF PARTICIPATION IN SPIRITUAL SALVATION
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 — Two Motivations for Disciplined Christian Living
THE VALUE OF THE ETERNAL PRIZE AND THE DANGER OF DISQUALIFICATION MOTIVATE DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN LIVING IN THE WARFARE AGAINST SIN
1 Corinthians 9:19-23 — Identifying with the Lost for the Sake of the Gospel
THE GOAL OF WINNING SOULS DRIVES US TO RESTRICT OUR FREEDOM IN WAYS THAT WOULD SERVE OTHERS IN LOVE RATHER THAN OFFEND THEM
1 Corinthians 9:15-18 — Preaching Without Pay
SOMETIMES GOSPEL MINISTRY INVOLVES YIELDING ONE’S RIGHT TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT
FOUR CONSIDERATIONS OF THE APOSTLE PAUL REGARDING PREACHING THE GOSPEL WITHOUT DEMANDING HIS RIGHT TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT