Final Words 1 Corinthians 16:13-24
Closing words and reminders for the Corinthians from the Apostle Paul. A final challenge to ask who you serve?

Closing words and reminders for the Corinthians from the Apostle Paul. A final challenge to ask who you serve?
While the church may operate as a business within the US, it should never be overshadowed by the priority of ministry to people.
Chaplain Daniel Llorente reminds listeners of the message of Solomon
Biblical Christians view death much differently than others. Death is not the end, but the beginning of eternal life with God through Jesus Christ
people who did not believe the resurrection of Jesus and of future believers were mistakenly believing that believers would be raised with the same physical body.
There are some who know about God, but they do not know God. They have not acknowledged the resurrection of Jesus and therefore they live superficially and only for themselves. Their true motivations are selfish and reveal their well-meaning intentions. To understand the power and promise of the resurrection, your eternal motivations will be revealed through your intentions.
Paul highlights the truth of the Resurrection and the benefits that believers possess through it. He also exalts Jesus as God the Son and explains the submission within the Godhead to God the Father
Hypothetical questions used absurdly rather than as a possibility
Messianic Psalm by Dr. Doug Brown Cambridge, IA Faith Baptist Bible College and Seminary, Ankeny, IA
What is the Gospel? Paul clearly identifies the Gospel as the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Spiritual gifts were given for the benefit of all the members and not to selfishly display what gift one has. God desires that the whole assembly of believers benefit.
A look at the life of a woman who received no recognition, but honored God with her acts.
The spiritual gift of tongues were given by the Holy Spirit for a specific purpose- to edify the church
summation of love in chapter 13
This is the second part of a 15 part description of defining biblical love
Matthew 18: 21-35
Part 1 of 2 part series of 15 characteristics of Love
2 aspects of future and present inheritance has been given to believers through the resurrection of Jesus Christ
a study of the Prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemene
a look at the Shepherd of Psalm 23
Can believers use their spiritual gifts and talents to serve the church and others without possessing Christ or displaying the love of Christ in their lives. This passage gives us an important reminder of ways people seek to serve the church in an empty manner.
The value of all spiritual gifts within the body of believers
The benefits of various Spiritual gifts and the people who use them when they humble themselves to serve Christ and the church
It is important to remember that the proper emphasis is not upon the recipient, nor even the gift, but the ministry that the spiritual gift has to the larger group that is the church (1 Cor 12:7).
The local church observance of the Lord's Supper is a time to humbly remember why we celebrate together the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
A reminder that we worship God differently as men and women
a look at the nation of Israel and their 20 year transformation of trusting in God
Understanding that the Gospel is "good news," we must share it with others and recognize that it is not our methodology, but our obedience the the work of the Holy Spirit
a look at Jesus and Peter's restoration of relationship as a deliberate act of love