Corinthians. 4:2) Those who rent these facilities are responsible for any damages incurred during the time of rental and restitution will be required. Each group is responsible for cleaning the facilities after use. • Responsible adults must supervise all activities and facilities in use to reduce the risk of physical and/or sexual abuse. At least two adults are required for supervision at all times according to camp policy. Overnights require two adults for each gender. Larger groups require a ratio of one adult supervisor for every seven school-aged participants.
Corinthians. 6:9-20; Ephesians 5:22-33; Hebrews 13:4).
Corinthians. A Commentary, Hermeneia (Philadelphia: Fortress, 1975), 251–54. See also the good and brief summary of reasons in Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx, The Eucharistic Words of Xxxxx, 3rd ed., New Testament Library (SCM Press, 1966), 101–2. Xxxxxxx thinks that two statements have been combined: one focused on the appearances to Xxxxx and the Twelve; the other focused on the appearance to Xxxxx and all the apostles (summarised in Xxxxxxxxxx, 1 Corinthians, 251–52). Xxxxxx restricts the tradition to verses 3b–4 and claims that the absence of παρὰ κυριῷ suggests that the tradition is from the early church (Xxxx Xxxxxx, The First Epistle of Saint Xxxx to the Corinthians, trans. X. X. Xxxxxxxxx and
Corinthians. 12:7. Further, it is worth the effort to take into consideration 2 Cor 12:7 although it does not truly compare to Rom 7:14–25. At any rate, diverse remarkable features emerge through a closer comparison. They uncover an excep- tional and distinctive illustration of a Christian condition which extends beyond all the ordinary. To begin with, 2 Cor 12:7 shows that Xxxx does have problems with his body. He has “a thorn” in his flesh. It relates to “the angel of Satan” who torments him. This extremely peculiar thought is due to the fact that Xxxx over and over again strives to restrain his arrogance but simply fails in all of his endeavors. He has to admit that the evil desire of haughtiness—on account of “the abundance of the revelations” he has envisioned—holds sway over him. He knows what he should do but cannot. The contrition pertains particularly to impure motives, a characteris- tic that absolutely does not fall under a “robust conscience” but rather attests to a diligent self-examination (see above). As the most striking detail here stands out the announcement that the angel of Satan (ultimately given by God, ἐδόθη as passivum divinum) in the end paradoxically fulfills the divine intention! Without doubt, he causes much harm and yet he finally prompts humility. Xxxx plainly says that he needs “torment” (whatever it means) lest he “should be exalted above measure.” He repeats the phrase in order to put more emphasis on it. The repetition simulta- kingdom of God” (1 Cor 15:50a). “Being sold under sin” (Rom 7:14c) indicates that corruption or the perishable does not inherit incorruption or the imperishable (1 Cor 15:50b). Such being the case, the harsh announcement in Rom 7:14 makes real sense in a Christian setting (see above). 116 Cf. already Xxxxxx, “Röm. 7,” 74–75. THROUGH THE LENSES OF XXXX 763 neously suggests that arrogance tempts and provokes him not only once but many times (if not all the time).117 By and large, 2 Cor 12:7 comes quite close to Rom 7:14–25. In both passages, wrestling with evil desires is ongoing, depravity utterly resides in the flesh, and as a result inability to fulfill what God will emerges. Moreover, one common denomina- tor might be added. As far as sin in Rom 7:7–25 represents the serpent in paradise (devil in disguise, see above), it is consonant with the angel of Satan in 2 Cor 12:7. They inhabit the flesh intruding upon the new life in faith. But they do not abso- lutely reign over the whole person (neither the “I” nor X...
Corinthians. 1:18-25; 2:2; 15:1-4; 2 Corinthians 4:1-6; 9:13; Galatians 1:6-9; Ephesians 1:7-10; Colossians
Corinthians. A Commentary on the First Epistle to the Corinthians. Hermeneia. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1975.
Corinthians. 12:22-27; 1:10-13; Romans 12:4-5; Ephesians 4:3-6; 5:32; Philippians 2:1-5; Galatians 5:13-15 That all believers in our Lord Xxxxx Xxxxxx are called into a life of separation from worldly and sinful practices, and should abstain from such amusements and habits as will cause others to stumble, or bring reproach upon the cross of Xxxxxx. Believers are created in Xxxxxx Xxxxx unto good works. “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith” (Galatians 6:10). 1 Xxxx 2:15-16; Romans 13:14; 14:13; 1 Corinthians 10:31; Ephesians 2:10 In the evangelization of the world, that the supreme mission of the people of God in this age is to preach the Gospel to every creature. That special emphasis should be placed upon the evangelization of children. Mark 16:15; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19; Xxxxxxx 18:14 In the personal return of our Lord and Savior Xxxxx Xxxxxx, that the coming again of Xxxxx Xxxxxx is the “blessed hope” set before us, for which we should be constantly looking. “Our citizenship is in Heaven from whence we look for the Savior, the Lord Xxxxx Xxxxxx” (Philippians 3:20). Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Xxxx 14:1-3; Xxxxx 2:13; Philippians 3:20-21
Corinthians. 13:4-8 -- 4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. [_] Job 33:14-18 -- 14For God does speak—now one way, now another— though men may not perceive it. 15In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on men as they slumber in their beds, 16he may speak in their ears and terrify them with warnings, 17to turn man from wrongdoing and keep him from pride, 18to preserve his soul from the pit, his life from perishing by the sword. [_] Xxxx 3:16-18 – 16“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.” [_] Psalm 119:9 -- 9How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. [_] Xxxx 14:6 -- 6Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” [_] Xxxx 14:2-4 – 2“In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4You know the way to the place where I am going.” [_] Xxxx 3:3 -- 3In reply Xxxxx declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” [_] Xxxx 3:5 -- 5Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.” [_] Xxxxxxx 6:19-21 -- 19“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” [_] Xxxxxxx 6:22-23 -- 22“The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are go...
Corinthians. 15:3-4 “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Xxxxxx died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures…”
