Bible Studies in the Life of Paul, Historical and ConstructiveSell, Henry T. (Henry Thorne)
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Bible Studies in the Life of Paul, Historical and Constructive
Sell, Henry T. (Henry Thorne)
Paul, the Apostle, Saint
3. Correction of moral disorders (ch. 5-7). In
consequence of the close contact of the church with
heathendom grave moral evils found their way into the
fold. (a) The case of an incestuous person, Paul writes
that such a person is to be expelled because the leaven of
evil separates men from Christ. (b) The sin of going to
law in heathen courts. Christians ought to settle their
own disputes. (c) Sins of the body. No man should
commit a sin as his body is the temple of the Holy Ghost.
(d) Advice concerning marriage. The purpose of the
gospel is not to antagonize but to Christianize the natural
relations between society and the believer.
4. Correction of social and ecclesiastical misconceptions
(ch. 8-14). (a) The question of eating of meats
offered in idol worship is decided on the ground of love
rather than knowledge. (b) The preacher of the gospel
has the right to be supported by the church. (c) The
true Christian liberty to be observed in the matters of
eating and drinking. The proper celebration of the
Lord's Supper. (d) The use and abuse of spiritual gifts.
(e) The greatness of love (ch. 13) The touchstone
of all is love. (f) The end to be sought in every spiritual
gift is the edification and upbuilding of the church.
5. The true doctrine of the resurrection (ch. 15),
Paul lays great stress upon this doctrine. "If Christ be
not risen from the dead, then is our preaching vain and
your faith is also vain."
6. Parting directions, exhortations, and salutations
(ch. 16).
THE SECOND EPISTLE TO THE CORINTHIANS
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