In 1 Corinthians 14:6-19, Paul teaches us the role of the gift of tongues (the Spirit enabled ability to speak foreign languages) in the early church and warns the church in Corinth about self-centered abuse of this gift. Brian also challenges our own use of our own gifts, which must be driven by a selfless love for one another.
Although this recording was hampered by technical issues, the sermon is intact and worth your time. Spiritual gifts are a controversial and a sensitive topic, because sincere Christians disagree. In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 14:1-5, Alex lays out a clear case from 1 Corinthians and the New Testament for why God used “charismatic” Spiritual Gifts within the early church, but does not typically use them today. At the same time, Paul was writing to people who were self-obsessed and…
Originally published in Clifton Heights News, Louisville, KY, on April 1, 2020. Please note that this article was written before the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic and argues for how we should live when there is no pandemic. Imagine you buy a magical refrigerator that automatically restocks itself, for just $30/month. Take out an orange, reopen the fridge, and find a new orange! Grab a Häagen-Dazs, eat it, reopen the door. Voila! Another ice cream bar! Better yet, use the fridge’s touch…
Below is a list of helpful resources for Christians during the current Coronavirus pandemic. They cover a range of topics and applications, so I pray that at least one resource will be helpful and applicable to you and your personal walk with Christ during this trying time. Coronavirus and ChristA letter from John Piper introducing Desiring God content on the Pandemic.“It matters little what we think about the coronavirus. But it matters forever what God thinks. He is not silent…