2 Corinthians 1:1  "...and Timothy our brother..." Timothy is with him at this time. 4  "...that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble..." One reason for tribulation.  Trials are used to assist our growth, increase our faith, and shown here to foster fellowship with each other and help bring others …

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1 Corinthians 16:1  "...the collection for the saints..." The Christians in Jerusalem were in need.  Paul mentions other churches in his letters that had sent support.  Fitting that early examples of Christian mission show not only people going, but some sending funds to support the work.  Both are needed. 7  "...I do not wish to …

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1 Corinthians 15:3-4  "...Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures" The gospel in a nutshell. 5  "...then by the twelve" Obviously there were only eleven apostles at that point.  Paul used the general name of the …

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1 Corinthians 14:1  "...especially that you may prophesy" Not just foretelling events, but also preaching, proclaiming.  Some people have a gift for telling others things in such a way that they want to hear, just as some have a gift for teaching that makes it easy for others to learn.  Paul considered prophecy the better …

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1 Corinthians 13:3  "...it profits me nothing" This isn't a warm fuzzy feeling.  He's speaking of love as it comes from being in Christ.  An all sacrificing love.  Without it, anything you do won't help you in the end.  People find this hard to swallow, but it is the difference between selfishness and self sacrifice.  …

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1 Corinthians 12:3  "...no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit" Not just a point of confession of fact.  The Spirit must draw us to Himself in order for us to understand our need for Him and to accept Christ as Lord and savior.  Easiest way to think of the …

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1 Corinthians 11:1  "Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ." Continuation of the last thought from chapter 10.  Paul had expressed denying his own desires to protect a weak brother.  That was the behavior Christ displayed by dying for us.  Therefore we should do the same for fellow believers.  Pretty bold statement.  Paul's focus …

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