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Exposition of 1 Corinthians 6:1–5a A change of venue

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Barry Applewhite

1 Corinthians 6:1–5a 1 If any of you has a dispute with another, do you dare to take it before the ungodly for judgment instead of before the Lord’s people? 2 Or do you not know that the Lord’s people … Continue reading →

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Exposition of 1 Corinthians 5:9–13 Drawing a line in the sand

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Barry Applewhite

1 Corinthians 5:9–13 9 I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people — 10 not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In … Continue reading →

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Exposition of 1 Corinthians 4:1–5 Accountability to Christ alone

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

1 Corinthians 4:1–5 1 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. 2 Now it is required that those who have been given a trust … Continue reading →

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Exposition of 1 Corinthians 3:10–15 Grace and a test by fire

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

1 Corinthians 3:10–15 10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. 11 For no one can lay any … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Romans 5:15–16 Through Jesus, grace multiplies to all

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

Most who read this study have never felt the terror of being caught in a hopeless trap. So, it is hard to imagine the depth of desperation involved. Thomas Howes knows, because he was held by FARC guerillas in the … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Romans 3:25b–26 Some confuse God’s forbearance with tolerance

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

Suppose one child grows up in a home where mom and dad impose discipline consistently after bad behavior. Another child has parents who forbid certain behaviors but never punish violation of their standards. These two children will become adults with … Continue reading →

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Exposition of Romans 3:13–19 Plan on lacking words before God

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Barry Applewhite

Going to court is no fun. If you are the defendant, it is scary indeed. If you have no defense, the feeling defies description. If God is your judge, luck plays no role and error is not possible. What will … Continue reading →

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