April 8, 2024
April 14 Study | Spiritual Gifts
Every Christian has received grace (charis) and therefore has been given gifts (or charisma) from the Holy Spirit to be used in ministry in the body of Christ. . . .
Articles for tag: Speaking In Tongues
March 25, 2024
March 31 | Discovery Questions
These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, "Edification" (1 Corinthians 12:12-26; 14:1-12), by Mark Scott.
September 8, 2016
Spiritual Gifts Today
By Mark S. Krause Emily and Michael’s Story Newlyweds Emily and Michael have decided to begin their life together by choosing a “neutral” church to attend. Michael, raised Catholic, has had little interest in church since his confirmation 15 years ago, but he is committed to church involvement with his new wife. Emily”s family moved frequently when she was growing up, exposing her to a wide variety of Evangelical-flavored churches, small and large. Finding a new church seems easy to her, but she has never had a church where she felt grounded and committed. The couple agreed to attend a
May 25, 2015
Lesson for May 31, 2015: The Greatest Is Love (1 Corinthians 13)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. It is published in the May 24 issue of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ By Sam E. Stone This week concludes a study of key passages in Paul”s first letter to the church in Corinth. Members of this first-century congregation had written Paul with several questions. We have considered some of their concerns in past weeks. Today”s study of 1 Corinthians 13 is best understood when we realize that it is sandwiched in with a discussion of spiritual gifts
Lesson for May 24, 2015: Gift of Languages (Acts 2:1-21; 1 Corinthians 14:1-25)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. It is published in the May 17 issue of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ By Sam E. Stone The first-century church in Corinth faced special challenges. One problem was that many members placed undue emphasis on those who spoke in tongues. Today we will first study Acts 2, when the church began, so that we can understand the context of Paul”s teaching on this subject to the Corinthians. Tongues at the Church”s Birth | Acts 2:1-7, 12 The Day
Lesson for May 10, 2015: Gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. It is published in the May 3 issue of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ By Sam E. Stone The apostle Paul spent about 18 months in the prominent Greek city of Corinth during his second missionary journey. Although he faced strong opposition (Acts 18:1-11), still the church grew and prospered. Later Paul received a letter from Corinth raising several important issues. He addressed them in 1 Corinthians. His discussion of spiritual gifts extends from 12:1″“14:40. Obviously this was a
April 8, 2013
Lesson for April 14, 2013: The Lord Sends the Spirit (Acts 2:1-41)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. ______ By Sam E. Stone Jesus had told his disciples that he would send the Holy Spirit to them (John 14:15-17). Today”s lesson tells when that occurred. It happened on the Day of Pentecost, immediately following his resurrection. Pente means 50th. Pentecost was observed on the 50th day after the Sabbath of Passover week. At Passover, Jesus had been crucified; at Pentecost, the inauguration of his earthly kingdom took place. Passover provided a time to remember when the Lord “passed over”
September 24, 2012
Lesson for September 30, 2012: Faith Instills Love (Hebrews 13; 1 Corinthians 13)
This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. ______ By Sam E. Stone The book of Hebrews teaches us a number of things about true faith. In this unit”s final lesson, a familiar text””1 Corinthians 13″”is added to show how the believer”s faith is expressed in love. Consistency of Love Hebrews 13:1-3, 6 Although brotherly love was not a common virtue in the first century, the early Christians were already practicing it (see Hebrews 6:10 and 10:33, 34). For this, the writer commends them. Showing love to other
July 19, 2011
The Holy Spirit and the First-Century Church
Jack Cottrell examines four kinds of gifts bestowed by the Holy Spirit and explains why the Spirit’s salvation gifts—regeneration, sanctification, and his indwelling presence—are central to Pentecost.
July 18, 2011
The Holy Spirit Today
Chris Seidman explores the work of the Holy Spirit, showing how the Spirit empowered Jesus and his disciples—and continues to equip believers to demonstrate and proclaim Jesus in the world.
January 2, 2011
What Should We Believe About Hell?
Glen Elliott considers two views of Hell and urges Christians to handle disputable doctrinal matters with Scripture, humility, liberty, and love.
Especially in Bible Translation . . . Close Only Counts . . .
Jeff Miller examines 1 Corinthians women in ministry through two translation issues, showing how wording and textual structure can shape the interpretation of key passages about women and church leadership.
