Church Notes - 11 & 18 May 2014
11 May
1 Corinthians 13
God has the power of love
Love Unites
1 Corinthians 1:10 - 13
The Corinthian Church was divided
1 Cor 13
Paul addesses each of the issues
- Love needs to be part of it!
- Division is a tool of the Enemy
Love Unites
Matthew 18:15 - 19 (who, how)
Matthew 5:23, 24 (When)
Go and be reconcilled
Romans 12:18 (You)
Love completes
The world is looking for completion - This can only be found in God.
We need to allow the love of God to show in our lives
If there is no love in the motive - the activity is for naught
We need to let God show in us.
18 May
Romans 6:1 - 6
Baptism
- Not a religious ritual
- A celebration of life in Christ
Colossians 3
Fix our minds on Christ
Anger
- By itself, isn't a sin
- But it can lead to sin, by loosening inhibitions
Lying is contrary to God's nature
We need to tolerate each other.
Additionally - 5 people were Baptised after the service, down at the river.