Author: Alan Holden

Spiritual Immaturity, vv. 1-7 A. Three categories of man: Natural man (sarkinos) rejects the things of the Spirit, 1 Corinthians 2:14. Spiritual man knows the things of God, 1 Corinthians 2:15. Carnal man (sarkikos) knows the things of God, but still acts and thinks like the natural man, verse 3 and Romans 7. “The carnal…

Introduction Paul continues his contrast between the Gospel and the wisdom of men. Some Christians at Corinth believed that if they employed Greek and Roman philosophies and oratorical skills they perhaps would be better received by the populace of Corinth. The Message Paul Preached, vv. 1-8 A. The Gospel Jesus Christ and Him crucified, v….

  The Apostle’s Address, vv. 1-3 A. Who? Paul, called to be an apostle by God and Sosthenes our brother. Paul was called on the Damascus road. Sosthenes, once a ruler of the synagogue in Corinth, was beaten by Romans for persecuting Paul. Now Sosthenes is a believer accompanying Paul, Acts 18:17. B. To Whom?…

Introduction A. Chapters 21 and 22 comprise a single sermon Jeremiah was commanded to preach against the House of David. B. Last four kings of Judah: Shallum or Jehoahaz (whom Jehovah sustains) Jehoiakim, Jeremiah 20, 25-27 (whom Jehovah sets up) Coniah or Jechoniah or Jehoiachin (whom Jehovah has appointed) Zedekiah, Jeremiah 21 and 28 (justice…

Introduction A. The Problem of Paganism Greek gods used humanity for their entertainment. Greek philosophy reasoned that if there is life after death it is a shadowy existence. Greek philosophy tried to make this life as pleasant and meaningful as possible, since this is all there is. Even Sadducees denied the possibility of resurrection. B….

Introduction A. 19 years separate Chapter 20 from 21. First deportation during the reign of Jehoiachin had taken place. The kings after Jehoiachin progressively got worse. B. Last four kings of Judah: Shallum or Jehoahaz (whom Jehovah sustains) Jehoiakim, Jeremiah 20, 25-27 (whom Jehovah sets up) Coniah or Jechoniah or Jehoiachin (whom Jehovah has appointed)…