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Firstfruit But now Christ is risen from the dead and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 1 Corinthians 15:20 The firstfruits.  It is the first produce of a crop each harvest season.  Proverbs instructs us that we are to honor God with the firstfruit of all our increase.  It means weContinue reading “August 31, 2021”

The resurrection If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable. 1 Corinthians 15:19 Do you believe in the resurrection?  This is a pretty easy question to answer if you are a believer in Christ Jesus, but I am asking you to consider your resurrection?  Yes,Continue reading “August 30, 2021”

No more excuses But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. 1 Corinthians 15:10 I think we as believers get the wrong impressionContinue reading “August 29, 2021”

Invite Him in Let all things be done for edification. 1 Corinthians 14:26 Here is the key to spiritual gifts.  They are to be used for edification and building others up.  They are not to draw attention to yourself, and they are not to make you famous or popular.  They are for reaching the world.Continue reading “August 28, 2021”

The God kind of love Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1 I have always thought that this chapter in 1 Corinthians was a description of how love should be in a marriage. Like thisContinue reading “August 26, 2021”

The best gifts But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way. 1 Corinthians 12:31 What are the best gifts.  Of course this is talking about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, but how do we know which gifts to desire.  Beyond that, is it even our place toContinue reading “August 25, 2021”

Differences “If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling?”   1 Corinthians 12:17 Today I want to talk about differences.  Criticism can stem from the frustration of people doing things differently than others.  Because you are different than I am, you seeContinue reading “August 24, 2021”

The language of heaven                                                                                                 To another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:10 Here it is:  The most controversial of the gifts of the Holy Sprit!  Today I am going to write about the last two of the gifts of the Holy Spirit listed in this passage because theyContinue reading “August 23, 2021”

Discerning of spirits To another discerning of spirits.  1 Corinthians 12:10 The Holy Spirit’s gift of discerning spirits is defined as being made aware of the presence of a demonic spirit.  I have heard people say in the past that they had the gift of discernment, but there is no gift of discernment.  It isContinue reading “August 22, 2021”

Prophecy To another the working of miracles, to another prophecy.  1 Corinthians 12:10 The Holy Spirit’s gift of prophecy is a message of encouragement through one person to another person.  The purpose of this gift is to minister and encourage others.  Many people think that the gift of prophecy is for being a prophet.  ThatContinue reading “August 21, 2021”