Who are you Following? - Understanding What Discipleship Really Is | 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Discipleship is more than a buzzword within the Church, and yet a focus on the topic comes and goes with the tide. That's because we have misunderstood what is the key part of discipleship, understanding who you are following. In this passage, Pastor Ross compares what the Corinthians were doing with what much of the Church has done today in following people and various teachers, instead of THE Teacher.
Fellowship with God | 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
The Apostle Paul opens his first letter to the Corinthians with an introduction to the Corinth. But more than just introducing himself as the author, Paul lays a foundation for the rest of the letter. He is setting the terms of the discussion around his authority, unity in Christ, why we need to address issues of morality, pride and spiritual gifts, judgement and resurrection, and our fellowship with God.
Saints by Calling | 1 Corinthians 1:1-2
Identity comes before purpose. This means that knowing who you are will help you understand what you are to do. In the opening verses of 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul reminds the Corinthians who they are, before reminding them of what they are to do.
The Intimacy of Imitation | 1 Corinthians 4:15-17
Imitation gets a bad rap. Often a form of humour and humiliation, imitation in Biblical terms and definition, was a term of honour. It demonstrated a form of allegiance that spoke of great affection between two parties. Paul urges the Corinthian Church to imitate him. Pastor Robin shares about 1 Corinthians chapter 4 as an affirmation but also a warning to the 21st Century church - to really understand the use of that verb in new covenant writings.
Making Room for the Holy Spirit
There has been much confusion about the manifestations of the Holy Spirit and what they look like. Ross leads us through 1 Corinthians 12-14 and explores what Paul meant when he said, “Therefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak in tongues. But all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner.”