What We Are

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What We Are

April 21, 2024 • James Carlson • 1 Corinthians 12:27–31, Ephesians 4:11–12, Ephesians 5:29–30, 1 John 2:16, 1 Peter 3:15

There is no belonging to Christ without belonging to His body. Jesus cherishes His church and gives us all roles and gifts so that we can build up each other and reach the lost.

Women Should Be Silent?!

June 2, 2024 • Aaron Schaut • 1 Corinthians 14:34–40, 1 Timothy 2:12–14, 1 Corinthians 11:5

Paul's instruction about women at the end of 1 Corinthians 14 is one of the most misunderstood texts in Scripture. Let's talk about it, and along the way, learn some important skills for how to wisely and faithfully interpret the Bible.

Structure and The Spirit

May 26, 2024 • Aaron Schaut • 1 Corinthians 14:20–33, 1 John 4:1

Desire without discernment leads to distortion of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. But embracing God's structure for His good gifts allows them to flourish in and through us to bless others and glorify Jesus.

Going Public

May 19, 2024 • Aaron Schaut • 1 Corinthians 14:1–19, Jude 20–21, Romans 8:26–27

The Holy Spirit gives good gifts to the church so that everyone can be encouraged and edified. These gifts are sometimes misunderstood or even abused, but the apostle Paul encourages us to eagerly desire them and practice them publicly in a healthy and helpful way.