1 Corinthians chapter 11 - Headship and Headcoverings
In verse 3 we see the principle of Headship, operative throughout the whole of Gods administration.
What do I mean by headship?
'κεφαλή' : is used in at least 3 ways in the NT:
Physical head - majority of uses
Place / Position / Power / Dignity / Authority - Matt 21:42; Acts 4:11; Ephesians 1:22; Ephesians 4:15; 5:23-24
One one probable occasion of origin (Colossians 2:19) – W. Grudem 1985 – study of 2336 mentions of 'kephale' in Greek…
My recent studies in 1 Corinthians chp 7 over the past few weeks has resulted in an unusual scenario unfolding; on holiday to Lanzarote, sitting by the pool; Yvonne with her choice of books; in the realm of Christian romance, entitled; 'The Wedding,' and me preparing for these meetings with a book entitled, 'Divorce.'
The question arises at the outset of our studies in chapter 7, as to which of these 2 titles is in fact the more accurate for this chapter. Some would wish to see the chapter as…
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The Corinthians were not consistent in very much
At least they were consistent in one thing; their failure to judge!
To judge:
Moral problems (chp 5)
Material problems (chp 6)
Marital problems (chp 7)
Spiritual problems in the meeting (chp 10ff)
Why was this? We're they:
Doctrinally confused? (cf Rom 6:1ff)
Morally compromised? (1 Co 6)
Spiritually corrupted? (1 Co10)
Socially constrained? - the multicultural and inclusive society of 1 Corinthians chp 1 to stay together had to be permissive.
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The Report (v1)
The Response (v2)
The Recovery (v2-v8)
The Report
V1 - "It is commonly reported"
We notice the low spiritual and moral state of affairs at Corinth, which was surely disappointing for the apostle Paul, having been used to plant the church at Corinth.
This seems a basic issue, basic moral issue to ere over.
How can this transpire in a church?
Corinth was such a:
Popular church
Progressive Church
Prosperous church
A church with a real buzz and a bit - plenty of gifts and social…
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The Report (v1)
The Response (v2)
The Recovery (v2-v8)
The Report
V1 - "It is commonly reported"
We notice the low spiritual and moral state of affairs at Corinth, which was surely disappointing for the apostle Paul, having been used to plant the church at Corinth.
This seems a basic issue, basic moral issue to ere over.
How can this transpire in a church?
Corinth was such a:
Popular church
Progressive Church
Prosperous church
A church with a real buzz and a bit - plenty of gifts and social…
Read more
Reminded of Derek Binghams introduction to Daniel when he observed that God does not give prophesy simply to satisfy our intellectual curiosity about the future, but with prophetic revelation God has moral and spiritual goals in mind.
1 John 3:1ff : 'and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that when He shall appear, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. And every man that hath this hope in Him purifiers himself even as he is pure'
2 Peter 3:11 - Edward Blum, 'Peter…
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