2Now I commend you (B)because you remember me in everything and (C)maintain the traditions (D)even as I delivered them to you. 5. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Young's 1. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. as a reference to the church family, and it was the lack of respect and love for the church family that caused the problems of selfishness among the Corinthian Christians. For man is not from woman, but woman from man. Nevertheless, the man and the woman were made for one another. The Bereans "received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so" (Acts 17:10-11). 17In the following directives I have no praise for you,(R) for your meetings do more harm than good. (33-34) Summary: how to act at the church common meal. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. When we take communion, we preach a sermon to God Himself, to the Devil and all his allies, and to the world who watches. Pauline Epistles Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refusing them will have impact how our site functions. This is a serious misunderstanding, because if. Major Prophets b. Their own experience taught them that women should observe the custom of the head covering when the church meets. We are to perform work that He has laid out beforehand for us to accomplish. 2023 Christianity.com. i. 6. For her hair is given to her for a covering. Johannine Writings As mentioned in 1 John 5:16, there is sin leading to death, and Ananias and Saphira in Acts 5 seem to be examples of this. 2 Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. Scripturally, we can understand that the bread and the wine are not, You proclaim the Lords death until He comes. i. This verse is unfortunately misplaced as the first verse of chapter 11, as it rightly belongs to the subject matter of chapter 10. The order and manner of creation and the presence of angels do not depend on culture. And there are differences of administrations . Does not even nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him? GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point (X) Certainly not in this matter! The story of the Supper is the story of God's grace at work, beyond any human betrayal. Is the Christian Required to Do Works? GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. The King James Version of 1 Corinthians 11:27 has caused some misunderstanding in this regard: Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 11Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. : Because of this order of authority, it is inappropriate for men to pray under a head covering, and inappropriate for women to pray without a head covering. To imitate them, we must live life as a living sacrifice. It brings forth the idea that Christians are to be bound by ancient, outdated traditions in their conduct and worship. But Paul reveals a purpose God has in allowing, that those who are approved may be recognized among you. Therefore, my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another. Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. So how can a person sacrifice himself before the God he says he loves without doing the works entailed in those sacrifices? GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point iii. The Gospel of Matthew; The Gospel of Mark; The Gospel of Luke; The Gospel of John; The Book of Acts; The Book of Romans; The Book of 1 Corinthians . . : In both Jewish and Greek cultures, short hair was common for men. 22What! Now there are diversities of gifts , gifts of grace, both as to kind and degree; but the same Spirit Divers streams, but all from one fountain. the Corinthian Christians in 1 Corinthians 1:10-17. Simply put, Paul makes it clear that God has established principles of order, authority, and accountability. I do not praise you. Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. ESV Text Edition: 2016. 1 Corinthians 8-9 - Claiming Rights and Living by Love 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 - Men and Women In the Church This is a serious misunderstanding, because if anyone needs to remember the work of Jesus on the cross, it is the one who has sinned! Poetical Books But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. Lewis? Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. (Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-11) The word resurrection, usually points out our existence beyond the grave. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. We should be careful that nothing in our behaviour at the Lord's table, appears to make light of that sacred institution. Historical Books Session 4: Treasure in Clay Jars. : In taking the bread, we are called to remember Jesus. It was the common usage of the churches, for women to appear in public assemblies, and join in public worship, veiled; and it was right that they should do so. : It isnt just good manners, it shows love towards others. Judging Our Brothers. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. But many Christians live as if there is no inner transformation. John W. Ritenbaugh Additionally, they did not, is a scary phrase to many Christians. whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." 2I praise you(C) for remembering me in everything(D) and for holding to the traditions just as I passed them on to you. As we take the bread and cup, we should not stare at the floor or struggle to achieve some sort of spiritual feeling. Here, the approach is more practical, dealing with the problem of division as it shows itself in the Corinthian Christians during their gatherings. The Book of 1 Kings; The Book of 2 Kings; The Book of Job; The 119th Psalm; The Book of Ecclesiastes; The Song of Solomon; The Book of Isaiah; The Book of Jeremiah; The Book of Daniel; New Testament. [h] 31(AG)But if we judged[i] ourselves truly, we would not be judged. In 1 Corinthians 12:2-3 Paul presents a contrast between the Corinthians' former and current spiritual realities. What is eaten is called bread, though at the same time it is said to be the body of the Lord, plainly showing that the apostle did not mean that the bread was changed into flesh. (AD), 27So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 32But when we are judged by the Lord, (AH)we are disciplined[j] so that we may not be (AI)condemned along with the world. We can imitate Christ, not in the sense of enduring the agony of His crucifixion, but by obediently walking in His footsteps (I Peter 2:21) and by showing love and thankfulness to Him by . 2:1], For ver. The Lord's supper is not an ordinance to be observed merely for a time, but to be continued. 29For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves. See what over 150,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. (1) A call to follow the example of Paul. It is God's love "handing over" Jesus on the cross, and then into our hands and our mouths, and then through us into the world. But where grace is given, it is for the salvation of those who have it. (AG) 31But if we were more discerning with regard to ourselves, we would not come under such judgment. For this reason many, : Irreverent conduct at the Lords Supper invites Gods corrective discipline; so we should. 28 Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 23-25, see Matt. What shall I say to you? 8For (M)man was not made from woman, but woman from man. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. You can also change some of your preferences. It is about a new, close, relationship with God: I will be their God, and they shall be My people (Jeremiah 31:33). Prophets Our lives are in Gods hands, and if He sees fit to bring one of His children home, that is fine. God's Sufficient Grace. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. Your email address will not be published. The apostle, after an exhortation to follow him, (1) corrects some abuses. Luther did not believe in the Roman Catholic doctrine of transubstantiation, but he did not go far from it. He did it because of His great love, not because some of us were so worthy. : Because of this simple selfishness, the Corinthian Christians brought the judgment of God upon themselves, just for the sake of food! 28(AE)Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. Better Not to Know - Acts 1:7 - March 1, 2023 A Thought for Those Deconstructing Christianity - LIVE Q&A with. They were chastened so that they would. She ought to have "power," that is, a veil, on her head, because of the angels. them, something Paul had heard and could believe, knowing the history and the character of the Corinthian Christians. The Old Testament i. Paul simply did what he told his young associate Timothy to do: : Paul knew he was an example, and a good example at that. Apparently, a believer can sin to the point where God believes it is just best to bring them home, probably because they have in some way compromised their testimony so significantly that they should just come on home to God. However, this is not written with the thought of excluding ourselves from the table, but of preparing us to receive with the right heart. But who are the audience? Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. Christians who love God fully with heart, soul, and mind, and who love their neighbors as themselves, will do everything to please Him. They were chastened so that they would not be condemned with the world. Here Paul further described how the church is a building. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. God himself has written the play, and he directs and produces it. i. John 5:19-20 . : The judgment is significant. (K) 6For if a woman does not cover her head, she might as well have her hair cut off; but if it is a disgrace for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should cover her head. English Standard Version (ESV). 33So then, my brothers,[k] when you come together to eat, wait for[l] one another 34(AJ)if anyone is hungry, (AK)let him eat at homeso that when you come together it will not be for judgment. The Book of 1 Kings; The Book of 2 Kings; The Book of Job; The 119th Psalm; The Book of Ecclesiastes; The Song of Solomon; The Book of Isaiah; The Book of Jeremiah; The Book of Daniel; New Testament. This is how it might not seem so strange to the Corinthian Christians to even get, One takes his supper ahead of the others one is hungry, at the church common meals? Before that he served as director and teacher at Calvary Chapel Bible College, Germany, following more than 20 years of pastoral ministry. For in eating, each one takes his own supper ahead of. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. 8For man did not come from woman, but woman from man;(M) 9neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. Luke-Acts In fact, they did not, ; they disregarded him as they sought fit. In the abundance of spiritual gifts bestowed on the Corinthians, some abuses had crept in; but as Christ did the will, and sought the honour of God, so the Christian should avow his subjection to Christ, doing his will and seeking his glory. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy ). is repeated three times in this brief section. The New Testament Pentateuch for a man to wear long hair, because it was considered feminine. Click to enable/disable _gid - Google Analytics Cookie. It was to their credit that they gathered together (something neglected by too many Christians today, in disobedience to Hebrews 10:25); but sadly, it was, I hear that there are divisions among you, A large part of the problem with the gatherings of the Corinthian Christians was that there were. Just three verses earlier (verse 31), Paul admonishes them, ". 18:7; Luke 17:1; Acts 20:30; 1 Tim. Of the apostle's doctrine not a trace can be found in all the teaching of philosophers. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. The Book of Exodus; The Book of Judges; The Book of Ruth; The Book of 1 Samuel; The Book of 2 Samuel; The Book of 1 Kings; The Book of 2 Kings 4. ESV Church History Study Bible: Voices from the Past, Wisdom for the Present (Hardcover), ESV Single-Column Journaling Bible--soft leather-look, raspberry, ESV Women's Study Bible--soft leather-look, teal, ESV Student Study Bible (TruTone, Gray), Leather, imitation, Grey. General Epistles There is a careless and irregular eating of the Lord's supper, which adds to guilt. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. That is one and the same as if her head was shaved, : If a woman refuses to demonstrate being under authority, she may as well be shaved of her hair (. The devil is accomplishing this with two main attacks: first, the, v. These ideas of authority and submission to authority are so important to God that they are part of His very being. If we would thoroughly search ourselves, to condemn and set right what we find wrong, we should stop Divine judgements. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. Yet, after saving us from our sins, God requires us to work! Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Or do you despise the church of God(V) by humiliating those who have nothing? These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. David Guzik is the pastor of Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara, California. (AH) 32Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined(AI) so that we will not be finally condemned with the world.(AJ). However, this is not written with the thought of excluding ourselves from the table, but of preparing us to receive with the right heart. Enduring Word Bible Commentary 1 Corinthians David Guzik Sermons on the Book of 1 Corinthians Click here to read David Guzik's written commentary on the book of 1 Corinthians Apple Podcasts: David Guzik teaches through 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 - The Foolishness of Division 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 - The Wisdom of the Cross Of the seven times that the word "idolater" (eidloltrs) occurs in the New Testament, it appears four of those times in 1 Corinthians (5:10, 11; 6:9; 10:7). (7-10) Why is it important to respect the principle of headship in the church? NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6. Wisdom Literature (29-32) The potential results of being, For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lords body. If it is shameful for a woman to be shorn or shaved, let her be covered, Among the Corinthian Christians, there were probably certain spiritual women who declared that since Jesus, they did not need to demonstrate with a hairstyle or head covering that they were under anyones authority. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. If the use of them does not mend, it will harden. Sign up for daily inspiration today!>, Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. Zwingli taught that the bread and wine are mere symbols that represent the body and blood of Jesus. About the other things (AL)I will give directions (AM)when I come. Required fields are marked *. 7A man ought not to cover his head,[b] since he is the image(L) and glory of God; but woman is the glory of man. Here, Paul speaks to those Christians who come from a Jewish environment. We should simply open our heart to Jesus and recognize His presence with us in fact, in us! The apostle is not happy with the Corinthian Christians at this point. 111Follow my example,(A) as I follow the example of Christ.(B). For long hair is given to her as a covering. This was how Jesus Christ lived life, doing it perfectly. Acts 16:13-15 As we take the bread and cup, we should not stare at the floor or struggle to achieve some sort of spiritual feeling. Acts 13:42-44 i. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? (H) 4Every man who prays or prophesies(I) with his head covered dishonors his head. Paul was not talking about ceremonies and rituals, but about basic teaching and doctrine. (AE) 28Everyone ought to examine themselves(AF) before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. Minor Prophets Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Old Testament. But the outward acts are not the whole, or the principal part, of what is to be done at this holy ordinance. But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest you come together for judgment. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. : While the Lords Supper does look back to what Jesus did on the cross, it also looks forward to the coming of Jesus, and the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:9). Darby range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered? Acts 17:1-3 Giving Account to God. for a woman to say this by refusing to wear a head covering. iii. 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 How to Take Communion, https://storage.googleapis.com/enduring-word-media/audio/1Cor1101_16.mp3. St. Matthew tells us, our Lord bid them all drink of the cup, Matthew 26:27, as if he would, by this expression, provide against any believer being deprived of the cup. Your email address will not be published. Our culture, having rejected the idea in a difference in, ii. Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen. Some consider, iii. i. . : Paul appeals to something the Corinthian Christians should be able to figure out on their own. Who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered, said by her actions I am not under authority here. And because God has established that. ) Poetical Books 29For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. Doing this requires judgment, discerning what is good from evil. Salvation indeed is a free gift; it cannot be earned by works. ii. The rich despised the poor, and ate and drank up the provisions they brought, before the poor were allowed to partake; thus some wanted, while others had more than enough. 14Does not the very nature of things teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him, 15but that if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? It is not merely in remembrance of Christ, of what he has done and suffered; but to celebrate his grace in our redemption. 23For (Y)I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that (Z)the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, This is my body, which is for[f] you. We may request cookies to be set on your device. Hear now the word of Lord from 1 Corinthians 11:27-34, 27 Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. The Gospels 18In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions(S) among you, and to some extent I believe it. 9Neither was man created for woman, but (N)woman for man. 1 Corinthians 11 - Concerning Women, and the Lord's Supper A. Instruction concerning women in the worship service. However, if a Christian is in sin, and stubbornly unrepentant, they are mocking what Jesus did on the cross to cleanse them from their sin. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. . Session 1: The God of All Comfort. And I believe it in part,[e] 19for (T)there must be factions among you in order (U)that those who are genuine among you may be recognized. We should, even in our dress and habit, avoid every thing that may dishonour Christ. h. You eat this bread and drink this cup: The precise nature of the bread and the cup in communion has been the source of great theological controversy. Shall I commend you in this? The Gospels ii. among Christians as nothing but a problem. (27-28) How to prepare your conduct in receiving the Lords Supper. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the Blue Letter Bible. Pauline Epistles There, the approach was more theological. Therefore when you come together in one place, it is not to eat the Lords Supper. Paul exhorts us in Ephesians 5:1-2: "Therefore be followers of God as dear children. Their presence should keep Christians from all that is wrong while in the worship of God. They live as if there is no word and will of God in our hearts. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. 26For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death (AA)until he comes. David has been happy to be part of the Blue Letter Bible . (N) 10It is for this reason that a woman ought to have authority over her own[c] head, because of the angels. He did it because of His great love, not because some of us were so worthy. how God's power is perfected in our weakness. But fearful believers should not be discouraged from attending at this holy ordinance. But since it is disgraceful for a wife to cut off her hair or shave her head, let her cover her head. ii. The idea is not to keep people away from the table of communion, but to prepare them to receive it in the right way. Both were freely given of God. . Required fields are marked *. i. In the same way, the body of Jesus was. 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 The Foolishness of Division, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 The Wisdom of the Cross, 1 Corinthians 2-3 A Wise God and Carnal Christians, 1 Corinthians 4 How To Regard Gods Servants, 1 Corinthians 5 Confronting Immorality in the Church, 1 Corinthians 6 Lawsuits and Loose Living, 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 Marriage and Divorce, 1 Corinthians 7:17-40 Marriage and Singleness, 1 Corinthians 8-9 Claiming Rights and Living by Love, 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 Men and Women In the Church, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 How to Take Communion, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 The Holy Spirit and the Gifts He Gives, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Diversity and Unity in the Gifts of the Spirit, 1 Corinthians 14:1-19 The Gifts of Tongues and Prophecy, 1 Corinthians 14:20-40 The Gifts in Public Worship, 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 The Gospel of Jesus Christ, 1 Corinthians 15:20-58 The Glory of the Resurrection, 1 Corinthians 16 A Collection and a Conclusion. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. The Roman Catholic Church holds the idea of transubstantiation, teaching that the bread and the wine actually become the body and blood of Jesus. For this reason many are weak and sick among you, and many sleep. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Prophets One goes hungry, (V)another gets drunk. 4Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head, 5but every wife[c] who prays or (H)prophesies (I)with her head uncovered dishonors her head, since it is the same (J)as if her head were shaven. 22Dont you have homes to eat and drink in? You proclaim the Lords death until He comes: Proclaim is the same word translated preach in other places. 33So then, my brothers and sisters, when you gather to eat, you should all eat together. However, it is certainly presumptuous to think this about every case of an untimely death of a believer, or to use it as an enticement to suicide for the guilt-ridden Christian. Yet Christ being our perfect example, the actions and conduct of men, as related in the Scriptures, should be followed only so far as they are like to his. Changes will take effect once you reload the page. See what over 150,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. Note, We should, even in our dress and habits, avoid every thing that may dishonour Christ. Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? How can one imitate both Christ and Paul unless he can discern they are both living by the same code of behavior? The actions of the communicants were, to take the bread and eat, to take the cup and drink, and to do both in remembrance of Christ. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Learn how your comment data is processed. John Stott, commenting on Ephesians 3, explains the broader idea: It is as if a great drama is being enacted. If we will discipline ourselves, the Lord will not need to with His hand of correction. The apostle points our the duty of those who come to the Lord's table. On the same night in which He was betrayed, : Paul, in remembering the events of the night before Jesus crucifixion, recalls that Jesus was not only executed by a foreign power, He was, : In theology, and in church custom, the Lords Supper is often called the. let him eat of that bread and drink of that cup. General Epistles Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing 1 Corinthians 11:1: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 5But every woman who prays or prophesies(J) with her head uncovered dishonors her headit is the same as having her head shaved. Act by act, scene by scene, the story continues to unfold. But if a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her; for. Compare all. July 27, 2017 / by Enduring Word 2 Corinthians 5:12-21 - Paul Defends & Describes His Ministry. To get a good breath, one had to push against the feet, and flex the elbows, pulling from the shoulders. These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website and application for you in order to enhance your experience. Note Ephesians 2:8-10: For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. a. Whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord: Paul warns the Corinthian Christians to treat the Lords Supper with reverence, and to practice it in a spirit of self-examination. (Part One). For as woman came from man, even so man also comes through woman, Though Paul has recognized the order of creation, and related it to the principle of male headship in the church, he is also careful to remember.

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