We have taken a few Sunday nights to consider some questions modern readers might have when reading 1 Corinthians. Paul mentions Christians who were slaves in chapter 7, reminding us of controversial question people sometimes ask about Christianity: was Paul endorsing slavery? Let’s study 3 things people need to know when asking questions about slavery and Christianity…
We are taking a few Sunday nights to look at some more-difficult passages in 1 Corinthians. Tonight, we overview chapter 7, where Paul answers some questions they had about being married or unmarried as Christians. Let’s see what God says about how our faith should affect those relationships…
Sometimes we have to reflect deeper on Scripture to make sure we understand what God is saying, and 1 Corinthians includes several of those topics that require a closer look. And in cases where culture accuses Christianity of wrong, we must also make sure we understand how God’s word fits with what culture is misunderstanding. Tonight we explore the sometimes-controversial issue of male spiritual leadership…what does God say about it? And what does our culture sometimes misunderstand about this issue in Christian faith?