Rima

Q4. (1 Corinthians 1:10-12)What kind of divisions do you see in your congregation or in the Christian community in your area? It is troubling to see the Church has not progressed much… we too suffer from a lack of unity through pride, jealousy, ego, a lack of willingness to submit to the Churches authority and inability to humble oneself What is the cause of the divisions in Corinth? A lack of unity. Pride. Jealousy. Envy. What is the case of divisions today? Divisions in any group/organization are still created by the lack of unity, which is generally be fueled by pride – jealousy – envy. How do we obey the command to “agree with one another” (1:10)? By learning to humble oneself – learn to see another as you see yourself. . . their wants, their needs, their ideas, their thoughts mean as much to them as yours do to you. No one part is better/more than another. It is the many parts that make up the whole. We need to learn that it is okay to disagree. "Unity in necessary things; liberty in doubtful things; charity in all things."

Q3. (1 Corinthians 1:8-9) What gifts does God give us to ensure that we’ll continue in faith until the end? Strength, Forgiveness, Faithfulness and Fellowship Why does each require our active participation to receive its full benefits? If you don’t use it you’ll lose it – we are to continuously seek the kingdom of God Which do you need to enter into more? Prayer! Prayer! and seeking the Will of God for direction before choosing direction on my own.

Q2. (1 Corinthians 1:4-7) How often do you thank God for the blessings of those who don’t like you, or of your actual enemies? Honestly – Never. My walk is still so very new. I will admit there are times that I see them as a tool to help me on my walk. What does it say about Paul that he thanks God for the gifts of those who are at odds with him? It is humbling to see how God has touched Paul. That he can be thankful for the grace God has given to some one other than himself. What specifically does he thank God for about the Corinthian believers? Paul thanks God for their speaking and knowledge

Hello All, my name is Rima and I live in Brooklyn, New York. I was raised in a variety of churches from AME (African Methodist Episcopalian) to Jehovah Witness - my mother even had us studying with a group of Mormons, but as an adult I've joined a Baptist Church and found Christ some 8 years ago. My walk is still very new and I struggle much, but I am very much looking forward to this Bible Study. Yours in Christ Rima