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HOLD THE LINE

HOLD THE LINE. A study in. I Corinthians. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct . 13, 2013. 1 Cor. 14:36-40

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HOLD THE LINE

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  1. HOLDTHELINE A study in I Corinthians

  2. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 • 1 Cor. 14:36-40 • Or was it from you that the word of God came? Or are you the only ones it has reached? If anyone thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord. If anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. So, my brothers, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. But all things should be done decently and in order. HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  3. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 • 1 Cor. 14:36 • Or was it from you that the word of God came? Or are you the only ones it has reached? • Or = ē (ay) = and, but, or (else), rather, save, than, that, what (as a question) HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  4. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  5. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 • 1 Cor. 14:36 • Or was it from you that the word of God came? Or are you the only ones it has reached? • This kind of thinking demonstrates two things: • A great security in being loved by their parent • An unhealthy sense that “it’s all about me” HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  6. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  7. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 • 1 Cor. 14:37 • If anyone thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord. HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  8. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 • 1 Cor. 14:38 • If anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. • A KEY ingredient necessary • to recognize and heed God’s truth: • Humility. HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  9. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 • 1 Cor. 14:39 • So, my brothers, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  10. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  11. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 • 1 Cor. 14:40 • But all things should be done decently and in order. HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  12. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 The American Christian mindset is very similar to those in Corinth. HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  13. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  14. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  15. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 God’s love reaches to the entire body - the Bride of Christ (36) HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  16. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 LOVE GOD BACK, as opposed to doing/acting because you’re supposed to. HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  17. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 • God’s love reaches to the entire body • - the Bride of Christ (36) • God’s Word is the same yesterday, today, and forever (37-40) • Heb13:7-9 Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings… HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  18. 1 Cor. 14:36-40 “Spoiled Child or Humble Servant” Oct. 13, 2013 Homework: Love God, solely because He first loved you. Ask God to show you where you may lack humility. HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  19. HOLDTHELINE A study in I Corinthians

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