Thoughts from the Bible

Friday, 06 September 2024 09:12

The Church, Part 3
by Joey Carroll Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

The last two weeks I have tried to explain what being the “the church of God” means. I used the analogy of buildings to help us see that sometimes we carry the attitude of ownership into God’s church. Another useful analogy would be that of an event planner or organizer. From fundraisers to social events, we all enjoy interesting speakers, fun entertainment, cool music, and great friends. Scottsboro certainly has its share of talented event planners and fun events. But hopefully, those do not share the same goals of the church. Remember the church is His, and it should be a reflection of who He is and His glory – not who we are and what our culture is becoming.

Thoughts from The Bible

Thoughts from the Bible

Thursday, 29 August 2024 09:13

The Church of God..Part 2
by Joey Carroll Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

We started last week looking at the phrase “the church of God.” Paul, in an effort to put down the boasting in men that was taking place at the church in Corinth, begins laying a foundation of how everything and everyone in the church belongs to God. From the giftedness of the people to the people themselves, it all belongs to God. Paul will do this throughout the letter (see 1 Corinthians 1:2, 2:4, 3:9, 3:16, and others). Since the Father built the church on the testimony of His Son and paid for each and every member through the blood of His Son, God can govern and guide the church the way He desires.

Thoughts from The Bible

Thoughts from the Bible

Monday, 26 August 2024 08:47

The Church of God
by Joey Carroll Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

When conversations start over how the church is doing in our day, there are those who like to romanticize the early church. They would like to return to “how it was” and appeal to the record found in Acts 2:42-47 when the church was devoted to the Word of God and each other – to the Table and to prayer. Not to mention that they were selfless toward one another and willingly shared anything they possessed. Sounds wonderful, I will certainly admit, but where there are people, problems soon follow.

Thoughts from The Bible

Thoughts from the Bible

Monday, 19 August 2024 08:26

A Journey of Grace
by Joey Carroll Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

Now that we have finished 1 John and have learned the truths that the Spirit of God communicated to the church through John, let’s start our second journey. This time, let’s walk through Paul’s letter to the church of God at Corinth. It is the book we are currently walking through on Sunday mornings.

Thoughts from The Bible

Thoughts from the Bible

Tuesday, 13 August 2024 09:05

That We May Know Him
by Sarah Wootten Corinth Missionary Baptist Church

“And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. Little children, keep yourselves from idols,” (1 John 5:20-21, ESV).