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May 12: “The Power to be Christ’s Witnesses” (Acts 1:1-11)

Before his ascension, Jesus promised the coming of the Holy Spirit upon his followers: “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” Why would we need the Spirit’s power in order to be Jesus’ witnesses? 1) We don’t really have the strength and boldness. 2) We cannot convict sin in people’s hearts. […]

May 5: “Washed, Sanctified, Justified!” (1 Corinthians 6)

In chapter 6, Paul deals with two issues: greed and sexual immorality among the Corinthian Christians. Both greed and sexual immorality belong to our old sinful nature. But we were washed, sanctified, and justified by the blood of Christ. We must now live out our new identity in Christ. As a new creation in Christ, […]

April 28: “Get Rid of the Old Yeast!” (1 Corinthians 5)

In chapter 5, Paul addresses another problem in the Corinthian church: sexual immorality. Paul tells them to get rid of the old yeast before it affects the whole dough; they are to expel the immoral member. Chapter 5 is a call to church discipline. The church is the body of Christ, a living organism where […]

April 21: “Imitate My Way of Life in Christ” (1 Corinthians 4)

As a spiritual father to the Corinthians, Paul says: “Imitate my way of life in Christ.” Like the Corinthians, we need to imitate Paul. Paul was faithful in being a servant of God and a steward of the gospel. In contrast to the Corinthian boasters, Paul followed the way of the cross, which involves humility […]

April 14: “We are God’s Temple on Earth” (1 Corinthians 3:5-23)

Until now, Paul has argued for the unity of the church by focusing on the cross. In chapter 3, Paul appeals for unity by emphasizing that the church belongs to God. Paul uses three metaphors to describe the church: God’s field, God’s building, and God’s temple. Church leaders are God’s servants who belong to God. […]