Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2

Theme: The Inherent Power of The Gospel

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• Examine some key verses regarding perseverance. What truth can be gleaned from each of these texts? Romans 8:29-30; Matthew 7:22-23; 1 John 2:19; John 10:25-30
• Consider the call to continue in the faith: 2 Corinthians 13:5; Romans 11:22; Colossians 1:23; 2 Thessalonians 2:15; Hebrews 2:1; 2 Peter 1:10
• What does Matthew 13:1-23 teach about faith professions?

The Theology of Technology: Part 12 — We become harsh with people.

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-7

Theme: Reminded of the gospel

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• How did Paul “receive” (1 Corinthians 15:3) the gospel? Study Acts 9:1-19 and Galatians 1:11-17. What are two means of receiving? And how do these apply to us?
• Paul said the gospel was rooted in the Scriptures. Read Isaiah 53 and identify in this chapter both Christ’s death for our sins and Christ’s resurrection.

Theme: The revelatory and supernatural gifts were temporary and foundational.

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• In discussions about spiritual gifts and the Holy Spirit, the word that often arises is the word “power.” Consider a number of verses that link “the Spirit” with the idea of “power”: Luke 4:14; Acts 1:8; Acts 10:38; Romans 1:4; Romans 15: 13, 19; 1 Corinthians 2:4; 1 Corinthians 5:4; Ephesians 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Text: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Theme: The Practice of Spiritual Gifts, Part 2: Order

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• Look again at 1 Corinthians 11:2-13. You need to be sure that this text isn’t conflict with your understanding of 1 Corinthians 13:34. You must also add the clarity of 1 Timothy 2:12. Now use the context of 1 Corinthians 14 to shape a fresh thought about the meaning of “keep silent”.

The Theology of Technology: Part 9 — We get comfortable with secret vices.

Text: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Theme: The Practice of Spiritual Gifts: Part 1 — Edification

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• The first part of 1 Corinthians 14:5 sounds a lot like Moses in Number 11:25-29.
• For background on 1 Corinthians 14:21-22 read Deuteronomy 28:45-50 and then Isaiah 28:11-12.
• Compare 1 Corinthians 14:25 to the prophecy of Zechariah 8:18-23. What do unbelievers conclude about your life?

The Theology of Technology: Part 8 — We get lonely.

A look at Psalm 8 with Ron Webber.

Text: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Theme: Understanding "the perfect" in 1 Corinthians 13:10

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• Find the word “perfect” or “mature” in the following verses: Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 2:6; 1 Corinthians 14:20; Ephesians 4:13; Philippians 3:15; Colossians 1:28; Colossians 4:12; Hebrews 5:14; James 1:4; James 1:25
• How can you keep this perfection or maturity in your mind as a goal each day? And further, how do you go about becoming a mature Christian?

The Theology of Technology: Part 7 — Words and images that we consume change us.

Text: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Theme: The Permanence of Love

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• What does Romans 8:24-25 make us think about the permanence of hope?
• In preparation for next week’s study, read the account in Numbers 12:1-9. Compare Exodus 33:11.
• Then of course, read 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 again looking for clues in this very text about the interpretation of “when the perfect comes.”

The Theology of Technology: Part 6

Text: 1 Corinthians 13:6-7

Theme: The Truthfulness of Love

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• For an example of rejoicing in wrongdoing, note Pauls exhortation to the Corinthian church in chapter 5:1-5. Could Paul be accused of being unloving?
• How does taking a stand for right, for justice, and for truth fit in with 1 Corinthians 13:6? Check out Ephesians 4:15
• Add Proverbs 10:12 to your practice of wisdom. Are you good at doing this – this covering of offenses?

Text: 1 Corinthains 13:4-5

Theme: The Selflessness of Love

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• Proverbs 14:30 offers a rather grotesque word picture of our selfishness. Let it sink in…just not to the bones!
• Browse through a number of verses in 1 Corinthians that indicate the church was struggling with this issue of pride and selfishness: 3:3; 4:6-8; 5:2; 8:1; 10:24, 33
• Read John 13:1-5 where Jesus models the spirit of humility even though he was worth of recognition.

Pastor Adam discusses the passage shared on the youth retreat this summer.

Text: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Theme: The Gentleness of Love

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• Consider a number of Bible passages that speak to the patience of love: Psalm 103:8; Ephesians 4:1-2; 1 Thessalonians 5:14. Who do you have the most trouble being patient with?
• Now some verses on kindness: Ephesians 4:32; Galatians 5:22; Luke 6:27-36. Pray for a renewed mind for pursuing kindness intentionally this week.

The Theology of Technology: Part 5

Text: 1 Corinthians 13

Theme: The "Most Excellent Way"

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• Consider a number of Bible passages that speak to the theme of love in the Christian life: John 13:34-45; John 15:9; Romans 13:8-9; 1 Corinthians 16:14; Romans 5:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:9; 1 John 3:18
• Answer the following questions by reading 1 John 4:7-12. Where do you see the gospel? Where is assurance of salvation? What are we to do if God loves us?

The Theology of Technology: Part 4