[I]f you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9
I continue my study of 1 Corinthians. I am assisted in my study by the Christ-Centered Exposition Series commentary for this book. Today my focus is a review - unaided by the commentary - of 1 Corinthians 7:17-24. Here Paul addresses the church in Corinth for inaccurate views of God's commands. In v18-19, he specifically calls out those who require circumcision for believers. He then - in v21-22 - calls out those who have preconditions for those believers who might be bondservants. It is irrelevant whether one is circumcised or not and similarly whether someone is a bondservant or not - all can be saved (including criminals such as those who at the last moment of their life confess, repent, and accept Him) by simply confessing/repenting from sins, and accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior.
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who is full of grace and compassion for - giving me salvation! Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such a blessing and gift. My sin is great and it continues...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
