This week in Sunday Fellowship we conclude our message on 1 Corinthians chapter 6. Last week we discussed some of Paul’s most powerful, unbelievable, yet misunderstood statements. Here are some of the topics in last week’s message.
Who’s Judging Whom? Who’s at Fault? Surly Not Me! 1Co 6:1-6
It is Not a Leadership Issue – It’s A Fellowship Issue! 1Cor 6:4-6
Defeated Before You Start: If You Do Not Start Right, You Do Not End Right 1Co 6:7-8
The Deception of Blurred and False Identities Revealed In Blurred and False Cultures! 1Co 6:9-10
If You Can Do Anything You Want – You Have a License To Sin, Right? 1Co 6:12
As you can see, we covered a lot of ground. The Father provided a great deal of Spiritual insight and revelation on each of these topics. As our brother and Pastor Roger from Ghana said “this message was packed!” If you didn’t have a chance to catch last Sunday’s message here’s the link: https://youtube.com/live/Jjpfy9-NsFI
This week in Sunday Fellowship we discuss 1 Corinthians chapter 6, where Apostle Paul makes many powerful, unbelievable, yet misunderstood statements. His letter continues to challenge the church concerning their Spiritual maturity! According to Paul, in chapter one, this church, above all others, abounded in operating Spiritual gifts.
1Co 1:7 so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Despite all the gifts in full demonstration, they were a “flesh bound” body of believers! Many of them fell into Satan’s trap of living in their “original flesh identity,” using Spiritual gifts with the works of man-made religion. They were deceived, as many are today, that having signs, wonders and miracles demonstrates Spiritual maturity. Sadly, gifts does not reveal that at all!
Spiritual gifts minister to the “outer man” only. They provide comfort to the body and soul identity and needs! Let me be clear, because many still believe “Spiritual gifts,” including signs, wonders and miracles are for today. I agree 100% with that assessment, but in no way do these gifts produce Spiritual maturity in those who use them! Concerning the subject of Spiritual gifts – no gift has any eternal value, eternal life, and is void of any power to produce salvation or Spiritual birth. Of course we must acknowledge the Holy Spirit can use the witness of these gifts to bring some to receive and believe on Christ for their salvation.
Paul will cover a lot of ground in this chapter dealing with many of the Corinthians still living in their original flesh identity. They were a Spiritual immature body with lack of Spiritual identity! So, let’s talk about it…
This week in Sunday Fellowship we will discuss 1 Corinthians chapter 2, where Apostle Paul makes many powerful and unbelievable statements. While he details the “mystery” of Christ in this chapter, the word “mystery” is not actually used. Paul reveals spiritual knowledge of who the Corinthian believers are in Christ, then contrasts the old flesh identity with new Spiritual identity as believers and Sons of God in Christ!
In chapter one Paul established something very few saw or acknowledged concerning the church in Corinth. Although this church had more “signs, wonders, and miracles” than any other church at the time, they also acted in their flesh more than any other church at the time.
1Co 1:5-7 That in everything ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and [in] all knowledge; 6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: 7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
As it was then, so it is now in man-made religion! Signs, wonders and miracles seem required to validate ministries. Having an “experience” while in church proves the “Spirit of God is moving.” Others pursue the “experience” for a great time of “praise and worship,” which is defined differently by each church and has become subjective. None of these things are wrong by themselves, but they typically minister to the “body and soul” of a person. While these things are not explicitly wrong, as in the church of Corinth, Spiritual things ministering to “Spirit and Soul” should be set aside.
Paul begins the next part of this letter by making his opening statement “I did not come proclaiming the testimony of God.” But why not? Let’s talk about it…
Phl 3:18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ.
Greetings Everyone And Happy Easter!
This week Sunday Fellowship falls on Easter Sunday. Originally, I was scheduled to teach on 1 Corinthians chapter 1. However, I received the need to divert to a different path for an Easter message, The Stolen Valor of the Cross. While the past 2 weeks our Father provided two incredible teachings on 1Corinthians Chapter 1 through brother Dwight Davis and sister Brenda Gray, this week He provides a somewhat unique insight into the depth of the cross, not typically taught on Easter Sunday! We will begin with defining and reviewing the origin of “Easter.” Then we will review the definitions of “valor” and “stolen valor.”
Many Easter messages review the “Three Phases of the Cross of Christ” including: the pouring out of blood on the judgement seat,the death of the body on the cross, and the resurrection of a new life from the death. Actually, the new life of Christ was not from “blood,” but the Spiritual Life of the Father.”
Lev 17:11For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life.
1Pe 1:19-20But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
Col 1:22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him,
Heb 10:5 Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me;
The cross is where God’s victory and foundation is established for Spiritual Birth, with the right to receive His Divine Nature as the Son! Satan through man-made religion has blinded the hearts and minds of humankind to believe there is no way for anyone to become equal or One with Jesus or God the Father. This is the Lie of Stolen Valor of The Cross of Christ! Let’s Talk about it…
This week in Sunday Fellowship we will discuss the introduction to the book of 1 Corinthians, one of Paul’s longest letters with 16 chapter and more than 435 verses. We will not cover the whole epistle of First Corinthians at this time, but will go over the specific chapters of 1, 2, 6, 13, and 15.
Introduction Letter of First Corinthians
About the year AD 50, towards the end of his second missionary journey, Paul founded the church in Corinth before moving on to Ephesus, a city on the west coast of today’s Turkey, about 290 kilometers (180 mi) by sea from Corinth. From there he traveled to Caesarea and Antioch. Paul returned to Ephesus on his third missionary journey and spent approximately three years there. It was while staying in Ephesus that he received disconcerting news of the community in Corinth regarding jealousies, rivalry, and immoral behavior. It also appears that, based on a letter the Corinthians sent Paul, the congregation was requesting clarification on a number of matters, such as marriage and the consumption of meat previously offered to idols. Let’s talk about it…
2Pe 1:12-13 For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. 13 I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder,
Today we will discuss a topic which might be unfamiliar to you. For several years many of our fellowship teachers, including me, have taught on the Eternal Purpose, Intent, and Plan (PIP) of God the Father! His PIP is the Spiritual foundation in the mystery of I.O.U. When I.O.U. is mentioned, we automatically think of “debt.”
This debt is what someone owes someone else, unilateral, or sometimes the debt is bilateral. A seldom use word for “debt” is found in the word compromise. Compromise is an I.O.U. based on one or both parties agreeing to the compromise. The foundation of compromise, or I.O.U., is a God idea that began before creation and has continued since the world began. We will discuss God’s “Need” and the “debt” it produced before creation a little later. As a matter of fact God’s “Need” was the foundation of His Purpose, Intent, and Plan (PIP) for Sonship! Most never think of God having “Need” much less any form of “Debt!” Does He? So, let’s talk about it…
This week we conclude our teaching and messages on the Gospel of John Chapter 17. Once again for the past two weeks the Father has provided two wonderful revelations of Jesus’ upper room discourse. And I trust our Father has continued to give us ongoing revelation and insight to the amazing mystery of Spiritual oneness and identity of Fatherhood and Sonship! This is one of several prayers Jesus was heard praying. Although, for many years the prayer Jesus taught on the sermon of the mount is called by many today “The Lord’s Prayer” it was not a personal prayer prayed by him. As we enter John chapter 17, we can see his personal prayer to his Father. This prayer is “The Lord’s Prayer.” But out of all the prayers Jesus prayed this one contains the Father’s purpose, intent, and plan of the mystery before the foundation for Spiritual Union, Oneness, and Identity! This prayer brings to close his and the disciples last meal and the conclusion of their ministry together. The cross is coming for them all! So, let’s talk about it…
This week we conclude our teaching and messages on the Gospel of John Chapter 16. For the past two weeks the Father has provided two wonderful revelations of Jesus’ upper room discourse. Brother Dwight and sister Brenda laid a great foundation on which to finish. The “Father” is still center stage in this portion of the discourse. Jesus mentions the “Father” at least 12 times in the chapter, compared to 9 times in chapter 15 and 20 times in chapter 14. In contrast to his use of “God” which is very limited. He uses “God” just 5 times in chapter 13, once in chapter 14, none in 15 and 3 times in this chapter.
Notice Jesus points their hearts and minds to the Father, who gives them identity as Sons. We also see a depth of the cross not seen before. What is the meaning of “asking in my name?” This is probably one of the most misunderstood phases in the Bible.
Let’s talk about it, and hear what the Spirit is saying!
This week we conclude of our study and message on the Gospel of John Chapter 15. For the past two weeks the Father has provided us with two wonderful revelations of Jesus’ upper room discourse. Brother Dwight and sister Brenda have laid a great foundation for us to finish on. As will see the “Father” is still center stage in this portion of the discourse as well. Jesus mentions the “Father” at least ten times in the chapter, as oppose to the 20 times in chapter 14. We will also see a depth of the cross which has not been often before. Let’s talk about it…