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We Christians must always abide in the truth. The arabic letter "N" does NOT stand for Nazarene. . [From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia] Nun is the fourteenth letter of the Semitic abjads. ITS SOUND VALUE IS [N]. In Arabic, nun means large fish or whale. The Phoenician letter gave rise to the Greek nu, Etruscan N, Latin N, and Cyrillic H. . Origins Nun is believed to be derived from an Egyptian hieroglyph of a snake (the Hebrew word for snake, nachash begins with a Nun and snake in Aramaic is nun) or eel. Some have hypothesized a hieroglyph of fish in water as its origin (IN ARABIC, NUN MEANS LARGE FISH OR WHALE). The Phoenician letter was named nun "fish", but the glyph has been suggested to descend from a hypothetical Proto-Canaanite na?š "snake", based on the name in Ethiopic, ultimately from a hieroglyph representing a snake, ...

1 Corinthians 16:22 Q). Whom does Paul curse in this verse? A). Paul's curse was a warning against his opponents. "If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema (cursed)..." (1 Corinthians 16:22) # Q). Whom does he invite to come quickly? A). Paul invites Jesus to come quickly "Maranatha (O Lord, come)". (16:22) # Q). Why, do you think, Paul looks forward so much to Christ's coming? A). I think the pressure and stress of being a faithful servant for Christ was a great burden to Paul sometimes. His missionary work and the tribulations of this world caused Paul to hope for Christ to come quickly.

1 Corinthians 16:8-9 Q). What does it take to continue to minister in the face of opposition? A). We must fully surrender our life and future to Christ in order to continue to minister in the face of opposition. Jesus told his disciples to "take up your cross daily," by which he meant, be willing to die each day if need be. # Q). Why does opposition nearly always accompany success? A). opposition nearly always accompanies success because we are in a spiritual war zone. # Q). In what way does this require spiritual warfare? A). If we are effective in our work, spiritual forces will be upset by a shift in power and go after us. For every action in the spiritual realm there is an equal and opposite reaction. And so we must arm ourselves for spiritual warfare. . "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." (Ephesians 6:10-18)

(1 Corinthians 16:4-7) Q). What does Paul's wording, "if the Lord permits" teach us about making plans? A). Paul prefaces his future plans with reference to God's will. Elsewhere in the New Testament, we see among God's servants a reverence rather than presumption about making future plans. # Q). Why is planning without this mindset actually arrogant? A). The arrogance is in the presumptuous sin of expecting God to always grant us good fortune because we are so special. . "Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins..." (Psalm 19:13)

1 Corinthians 16:2 What does this teach us about regular giving? A weekly offering should be given: "Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store..." (16:2) # About proportional giving? Paul instructed them to give in accordance to their ability: "...as God hath prospered him" (16:2) # About planned giving, rather than last minute giving? Paul's point is that they make preparations ahead of time, "...that there be no gatherings when I come." (16:2)

1 Corinthians 15:58 Q). Why do we sometimes get discouraged serving the Lord? A). Sometimes there seems to be no end to the tedious work we do. And there are rarely any immediate benefits. We sometimes get the feeling that we are wasting our time and energy. Our faith can temporarily become overwhelmed by doubt. We feel like we can't make any progress and we become discouraged. # Q). What does this exhortation contain to encourage and motivate us? A). This exhortation encourages and motivates us by the truth of the resurrection and its guarantee of life -- and reward -- beyond this life. . "...forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord." (15:58)

1 Corinthians 15:51-52 Q). What does this passage teach us about Christ's coming? A). The resurrection will come according to God's own schedule. # Q). In what ways does it encourage us? A). Jesus said "For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day." (Luke 17:24)

1 Corinthians 15:24-28 Q) . What does this passage teach us about the subordination of the Son to the Father? A) . This passage teaches us that the Son shall be subject unto God. "And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all." (15:28) # Q) . How can that be consistent with the doctrine of the Trinity? A) . This passage is consistent with the doctrine of the Trinity. The doctrine of the Trinity declares that the Father and Son and Holy Spirit are equal in Person, but the Son and Holy Spirit are subordinate in role -- "ontological equality, but economic subordination," that is, "equal in being, but subordinate in role." That understanding of equality and role is apparent in the very words "Father" and "Son."

1 Corinthians 15:3-7 Q). What is the core of the gospel according to this verse? A). Jesus was crucified as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. He was buried and was resurrected from the grave three days later. After he arose from the grave he was seen by over five hunderd people. Then he ascended into heaven. And whoever will believe in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Amen. . (see John 3:16)

1 Corinthians 15:1-2 Q). In what sense is our salvation dependent upon us continuing in faith? A). We may backslide or fall by the wayside if we fail to continue walking in faith. # Q). Why is the doctrine of the Perseverance of the Saints important for us to understand? A). The doctrine is important for us to understand because it addresses the eternal security of the saints.

1 Corinthians 14:39-40 Q). In your particular congregation, which parts of verses 39-40 are most needed in order to bring your congregation into a biblical balance? A). What's most needed is acceptance of speaking in tongues as a valid spiritual gift.

1 Corinthians 14:26-33 Q). How are Paul's instructions to those who speak in tongues in verses 27-28 similar to his instructions to those who prophecy in verses 29-32? A). Those speaking in tongues and bringing prophecy should speak one after another and not interrupt each other. # Q). How do they differ? A). Speaking in tongues requires a person to interpret the words. the value of speaking in tongues is usually for prayer, praise, intercession and as a Language of Thanksgiving. Words of prophesy do not require an interpreter. The purpose of congregational prophecy is three-fold -- strengthening, encouragement, and comfort. # Q). How might we hold meetings today that allow for the Spirit to inspire spontaneous contributions to the gathered people? A). If we hold meetings that are filled with prayer, thanksgiving and personal witness it may move the Spirit to inspire spontaneous contributions to the gathered people.

1 Corinthians 14:5-25 Paul does value speaking in tongues. What does its value seem to be according to verses Q). 2, 4, 17, and (perhaps) Romans 8:26-27? A). The scriptures seem to indicate that the value of speaking in tongues is usually for prayer, praise, intercession and as a Language of Thanksgiving # Q). How are the Corinthians abusing speaking in tongues? A). The Corinthians were abusing the gift by taking pleasure and pride for speaking in tongues publicly.

1 Corinthians 14:1-4 Q). What is the value of prophecy over tongues, according to verse 4? A). Speaking in tongues is directed to God, while prophecy is directed toward men and women. The tongues speaker builds up himself, while prophecy builds up the church. # Q). What does prophecy typically do to benefit the church, according to verse 3? A). The purpose of congregational prophecy is three-fold -- strengthening, encouragement, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 13:8b-13 Q). Why is it important to Paul's argument to contend that even the greatest spiritual gifts will become obsolete? A). The gifts will be obsolete because when Christ comes we shall be perfect and the gifts won't be needed. . "But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away." (1 Corinthians 13:10) # Q). Why does he stress the permanence of love? A). Paul stresses the permanence of love because it is rooted in the very character of the Eternal God. "He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love." (1 John 4:8)