Bible Study

1 Cor. 15:12-20 WHAT IF THERE HAD BEEN NO RESURRECTION? Intro: In the opening verses of this chapter, the Apostle Paul reminds us that the doctrine of Christ’s resurrection from the dead is a vital and foundational doctrine. In fact, he tells us that it is an essential component of the Gospel of grace, v. … Continue reading “What If There Had Been No Resurrection – 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 – Bible study”

1 Corinthians 15:12-23 THE BENEFITS OF THE RESURRECTION Intro: There is a principle in Bible study known as “The Full-mention Principle.” It refers to those places in the Bible where a subject is treated in its entirety. A couple of examples of this principle are 1 Corinthians 13, where the subject of love is given … Continue reading “The Benefits Of The Resurrection – 1 Corinthians 15:12-23 – Bible study”

1 Corinthians 15:50-58 WE SHALL ALL BE CHANGED Intro: 1 Corinthians chapter 15 is a wonderful chapter. It opens with a clear statement of what the saving Gospel is all about, verses 3-4. From there, the verses rise together like the words of a great anthem. Over and over Paul sounds out the great refrain: … Continue reading “We Shall All Be Changed – 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 – Bible study”

1 Cor. 15:55-57 TRUTHS THAT SILENCE DEATH Intro: No one likes to think about death. It is an enemy that stalks everyone, 1 Cor. 15:26; Heb. 9:27. Some die in old age, some die in infancy and others at all ages in between. Some die by disease, wrecks, wars and murder. Some hasten the arrival … Continue reading “Truths That Silence Death – 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 – Bible study”

1 Cor. 15:58 WALKING IN ABSOLUTE HOPE Intro: The church at Corinth was a church fraught with problems. There were divisions in church; sin was being tolerated; false doctrine abounded and strange, fleshly practices dominated their worship. Paul wrote this book to address their problems and to bring the Corinthian believers back into line with … Continue reading “Walking In Absolute Hope – 1 Corinthians 15:58 – Bible study”

1 Corinthians 15:57 VICTORY IN JESUS   Intro: This verse has served as our motto for Vacation Bible School this week. Each night, we have learned about the great victories God has won down through the ages. We have learned about Obedience from the life of Joshua; of Courage from the life of Daniel; of … Continue reading “Victory In Jesus – 1 Corinthians 15:57 – Bible study”

IT MAY BE YOUR BODY, BUT IT’S STILL GOD’S TEMPLE 1 Cor. 6:15-20 Intro: When we speak of the church, we are often referring to this building where we meet throughout the week and gather for worship. However, this building is not the church! It is a place where the church gathers. The church is … Continue reading “It May Be Your Body, But It’s Still God’s Temple – 1 Corinthians 6:15-20 – Bible study”

1 Cor. 12:12-14THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST Intro: Tonight, I am going to preach on a very controversial subject, and that is, The Baptism Of The Holy Ghost. No other doctrine, that I am aware of, has caused nearly as much division and confusion, as has this teaching. Because of all the false teaching … Continue reading “The Baptism Of The Holy Ghost – 1 Corinthians 12:12-14 – Bible study”

1 Cor. 15:10 BY THE GRACE OF GOD I AM Intro: Grace: This is one of those special words that belongs to the child of God. God has given us some words that the world just doesn’t know how to properly appreciate. For instance, there are words like glory, amen, hallelujah, faith, etc. The dictionary … Continue reading “By The Grace Of God I Am – 1 Corinthians 15:10 – Bible study”

2 Cor. 4:8-18 A Y2K PLAN FOR YOUR VALLEY Intro: While we may not know all that will unfold in our lives during this New Year, there will be one sure constant: We will still have problems! In these verses, the Apostle Paul gives us some much needed insight into the problems we face and … Continue reading “The Biblical Pattern For Preaching – 2 Corinthinas 2:1-5 – Bible study”