It isn’t my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning. God will judge those on the outside; but as the Scriptures say, “You must remove the evil person from among you.” 1 Corinthians …
Bible Gem 348 – Judgement starts with the Church (1 Cor 5:12-13)
Bible Gem 347 – Setting the Record Straight (1 Cor 5:11)
There have been some of you who have responded on a number of issues: 1. Ranking sins I hope it is clear now that I don’t believe in ranking sins. The comments I have made to date have been either tongue in cheek or to …
Bible Gem 346 – Those Lists of Sins in the New Testament (1 Cor 5:11)
Mat 15:19 For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander. Mar 7:21-22 For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and …
Bible Gem 345 – and More Shocking Still (1 Cor 5:11)
I meant that you are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a believer yet indulges in sexual sin, or is greedy, or worships idols, or is abusive, or is a drunkard, or cheats people. Don’t even eat with such people. 1 Corinthians …
Bible Gem 344 – . . . becomes Even More Shocking (1 Cor 5:6-10)
Your boasting about this is terrible. Don’t you realize that this sin is like a little yeast that spreads through the whole batch of dough? Get rid of the old “yeast” by removing this wicked person from among you. Then you will be like a …
Bible Gem 343 – Something so Shocking (1 Cor 5:1-5)
I can hardly believe the report about the sexual immorality going on among you—something that even pagans don’t do. I am told that a man in your church is living in sin with his stepmother. You are so proud of yourselves, but you should be …
Bible Gem 342 – A Big Picture Look at 1 Corinthians 4 and 5
Let me ask you a simple question before we start on today’s Gem – did you look down the list in the previous Gem to find your contribution if you were one of the ones who responded? Could that have something to do with seeing …
Bible Gem 341 – Ranking Sin – The Results (1 Cor 4, 5)
Survey Results from 81 who responded Some common elements from your input: Top Bottom Murder Disunity Sexual Sin: Incest, Rape, Pedophilia, Adultery Perks on the job Kidnap, Torture, Enslavement Cheating Hate, Anger Little White Lies Rebellion, vindictiveness Inhospitality Others to add to the list: Suicide …
Bible Gem 340 – Time out for a Survey (1 Cor 4 and 5)
I am interested to know what you think about the ranking of sins. Have you ever taken time to ponder the idea? Just for a moment take time and make a list of your ranking of sins. Number one would be the sin you personally …
Bible Gem 339 – Not Just Talk (1 Cor 4:17-21)
That’s why I have sent Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of how I follow Christ Jesus, just as I teach in all the churches wherever I go. Some of you have become arrogant, thinking I will not …