by Julie Turner | Oct 11, 2015 | What's Happening
Stephen spoke from 1 Pet 2:4-5 this morning at Cherry Tree Court, commenting on the fact that Jesus is the cornerstone, chosen by God, and we are living stones being built into God’s house. Each one of us has a talent and are able to build in God, from the...
by Julie Turner | Oct 10, 2015 | What's Happening
I have spent most of the week without any connection to the Internet, sadly not because I was in some remote but exotic location, but because of unresolved and apparently inexplicable problems with my Internet connection at home. This is an ongoing problem, but also...
by Julie Turner | Oct 10, 2015 | What's Happening
1 Cor 6:1-11 is peppered with Paul’s questions to the Corinthians, with eight questions asked in eight verses. Questions can be a valuable way of making us look at situations differently, forcing us to think about our attitudes and actions. They are a powerful...
by Julie Turner | Oct 10, 2015 | What's Happening
In 1 Cor 6:5, Paul talks about shaming the Corinthians, clearly being astounded at their immaturity and lack of Biblical wisdom. Earlier (1 Cor 4:14), he has written not to shame but to warn them, but now he wants them to be ashamed and to change their ways as a...
by Julie Turner | Oct 10, 2015 | What's Happening
The Bible study on 1 Cor 6:1-11 looked at Paul’s advice to the Corinthians about lawsuits, looking at how he applied the spiritual wisdom he had previously taught about (1 Cor 1:18-1 Cor 2) to everyday situations. In these verses, Paul continues to teach about church...