".....the subject of this section is propriety in public worship, not male - female relation in general. paul is concerned however with the proper relationship between husbands n wives be reflected in public worship. as in the previous section he desires as that all be done for the glory of God...."
"head" in greek can mean things related to 'source' concept, or the things related to 'authority' concept. as a whole this section seems to concern more with authority concept.
this is sensitive, not even biblical scholars have arrived at any conclusion on this matter.
we will postpone the discussion on male-female relationship for later when we arrive at that specific section in the bible.
17-34
19No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God's approval.
differences here relates to dissensions, herecies that existed somehow among the corinthian congregation.
"... Paul tells the readers that dissensions among them are necessity to bring out the best in true believers. God works out his own purposes to strengthen Christians in times of testing..."
Holy communion, what is our approach here?
1. firstly, you've gotta know the true meaning, take it seriously. you know the why (My body, new covenant in My blood, do this in remembrance of Me).
2. secondly, prepare yourself in observance of #1.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
I Corinthians 10: Warning from Israel's history, Idol Feast, and Believer's Freedom
10:13
"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."
boleh ngga fighting the temptation bukan krn kita ga mao against God's law, tapi buat someone, buat something, other than god?
yes it's working, but it's not a right foundation. someone is someone, something is something. when they cease giving you what you want, your foundation will cease to exist too.
what's the difference between temptation and trial?
quote from http://www.swapmeetdave.com/Bible/James1A.htm :
"According to the dictionary, a trial is "a test of faith, patience, or stamina by suffering or temptation." A temptation is "an enticement to do something wrong by promise of pleasure or gain." It is "the act of tempting, especially to evil." Temptation comes from evil desires inside us, not from God. It begins with an evil thought and becomes sin when we dwell on the thought and allow it to become an action. People who live for God sometimes wonder why they still have temptations. Does God tempt them? No. God tests people but he does not tempt them by trying to seduce them into sin. But God does allow Satan to tempt people in order to refine their faith and help them grow in their dependence on Christ. Don't ever confuse temptatioon with God's testing your faith as a way to strengthen it."
22
yg penting hati. yg penting purpose of your action should be glorifying God.
Always rely on God's strength when you are trying to get away from temptation. Asking for His help to give accountant ability group besides you.
The Believer's Freedom
For those who are invited to join or to participate in having a meal offered to the devil, you might not have those though you have a freedom to do so. By having it, you will create a stumble block for other christians that are weaker than you. Moreover, it can cause a stumbling block for the person who offers you. You wont be able to introduce the Savior and in addition, he or she might give a bad consideration for Jesus that it is not different than other religion.
Plus Paulus advices us not to join or participate with demons.
"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."
boleh ngga fighting the temptation bukan krn kita ga mao against God's law, tapi buat someone, buat something, other than god?
yes it's working, but it's not a right foundation. someone is someone, something is something. when they cease giving you what you want, your foundation will cease to exist too.
what's the difference between temptation and trial?
quote from http://www.swapmeetdave.com/Bible/James1A.htm :
"According to the dictionary, a trial is "a test of faith, patience, or stamina by suffering or temptation." A temptation is "an enticement to do something wrong by promise of pleasure or gain." It is "the act of tempting, especially to evil." Temptation comes from evil desires inside us, not from God. It begins with an evil thought and becomes sin when we dwell on the thought and allow it to become an action. People who live for God sometimes wonder why they still have temptations. Does God tempt them? No. God tests people but he does not tempt them by trying to seduce them into sin. But God does allow Satan to tempt people in order to refine their faith and help them grow in their dependence on Christ. Don't ever confuse temptatioon with God's testing your faith as a way to strengthen it."
22
yg penting hati. yg penting purpose of your action should be glorifying God.
Always rely on God's strength when you are trying to get away from temptation. Asking for His help to give accountant ability group besides you.
The Believer's Freedom
For those who are invited to join or to participate in having a meal offered to the devil, you might not have those though you have a freedom to do so. By having it, you will create a stumble block for other christians that are weaker than you. Moreover, it can cause a stumbling block for the person who offers you. You wont be able to introduce the Savior and in addition, he or she might give a bad consideration for Jesus that it is not different than other religion.
Plus Paulus advices us not to join or participate with demons.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
I Corinthians 9: The rights of an apostles
- Background: some people in Corinth are questioning Paul's apostleship
- In this chapter Paul defends his rights , including for food and drink, and to be married (if he wishes to), as an apostle.
- Even though he has the right to get some "perks" from the church, he didn't use it, and instead became a "tent-maker" to support himself.
- In the end, apostles, and God's workers in general, has the right to get some privileges from the church, such as food and housing, but they might / might not take it. If they do take it, the congregation has to respect that.
- Paul also defends his methods for preaching the gospel, which is adapting to the audience's culture.
- 24-26 talks about an analogy about running. Life is a race and in a race there's only one winner, so we have to run to get the prize, which is the everlasting crown of life. This doesn't mean there's competitors in life, but intended as a motivator in the analogy.
- 27. In addition to bringing people to Christ, Paul also has to prepare himself for the "race". You have to act what you preach.
- In this chapter Paul defends his rights , including for food and drink, and to be married (if he wishes to), as an apostle.
- Even though he has the right to get some "perks" from the church, he didn't use it, and instead became a "tent-maker" to support himself.
- In the end, apostles, and God's workers in general, has the right to get some privileges from the church, such as food and housing, but they might / might not take it. If they do take it, the congregation has to respect that.
- Paul also defends his methods for preaching the gospel, which is adapting to the audience's culture.
- 24-26 talks about an analogy about running. Life is a race and in a race there's only one winner, so we have to run to get the prize, which is the everlasting crown of life. This doesn't mean there's competitors in life, but intended as a motivator in the analogy.
- 27. In addition to bringing people to Christ, Paul also has to prepare himself for the "race". You have to act what you preach.
I Corinthians 8 - Food Sacrificed to Idols
- Eating food sacrificed to idols is okay. The wise knows this
- For the sake of people who do not know, you better not eat them
- Knowing is good, but love is more important (do not be a stumbling block for the weak)
- For the sake of people who do not know, you better not eat them
- Knowing is good, but love is more important (do not be a stumbling block for the weak)
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