In his first letter to the Corinthians, the apostle had every reason to give up on the church. The minister spent most of his time preaching a “hell, fire and brimstone” message, warning that the same fate awaited those in the congregation who followed in the departed man’s footsteps. The Children’s Ministries are re-adopting a new curriculum entitled “Godly Play”. This was all contrary to the grace Paul preached. Latest Message. Such a person can harden his heart so repeatedly and so rigidly, God's love will no longer penetrate the walls he has erected. And he didn't glory in his own power, ability or achievements. That is the grace of Christ. Paul later said to them, "Ye sorrowed after a godly sort... Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing. If Paul had preached that way in Corinth, he certainly would have smashed all carnality, brought down fornicators, and stopped all the lawsuits. Every honest Christian has to admit that his own condition, even at best, is one of struggle. Paul never could have written this. The Unrelenting Love Of God. Paul addresses this crucial matter for all of us, in a single verse. He was mentored by upright men of God. The church was full of self-exaltation, self-promotion, self-seeking. Yet, to seek God is to embark on a journey that will include obstacles and spiritual enemies along the way. He'd been apprehended by the love of God. And it was causing utter disorder. All this time I've poured out my very life for you. As we read of Paul's life, we see a man bent on destroying God's church. Make this your prayer today: "Holy Spirit, I know I don't have much of the grace Paul is talking about. When Christ walked on earth, he wasn't in competition with anybody. We simply must have more of Jesus. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Few Christians truly rejoice when they see their brothers or sisters being blessed by God. That is our position. You may recognize this verse. In my view, it's sorely lacking in much of the church. But no matter where I am, Lord - no matter how blessed I feel, or how low my condition is - you're there. Through union with Christ we are more known by God than we are to our own selves. And I deserve wrath, punishment. In the face of increasing wickedness in the world, human ideas have fallen short. This change in nature comes by faith alone. Affluent believers paraded their exotic foods, while the poor had nothing to bring. Agape is unconditional love, Agape is Gods kind of Love! It's usually said rote by the pastor, and few hearers grasp its enormous significance. Couple that with John 3:16, and God’s willingness to give up His only Son to allow man a chance to be reunited with Him, and you will help the person create a scriptural image of hope in his mind. He was given revelations from God's Word. Solomon's birth and life were a blessing to David, one totally undeserved. They didn't have any power in themselves to suddenly become godly. Wednesdays @ 6:15 p.m. That's how he dealt with the Corinthians. There are many parallels in the Bible of God’s unrelenting love for us. Come to the feast All you wounded and weak Come and receive the bread of life, the bread of life. Right now, you may be in a Corinthian condition. Those who understand the hour are seeking God. Instead, God is something that we participate in. Others were so proud, they thought nothing of suing each other to settle their disputes. He had many causes to be angry with them. Home > Sermons > The Unrelenting love of god. They say, "I've been struggling in prayer for years. And he proved it by glorying in God's blessings upon others. Our Lord's love is absolutely unrelenting. According to Paul, grace teaches us to deny ungodliness and lusts, and to live holy and pure lives. Nothing can hinder or diminish his loving pursuit of both sinners and saints. March 7 & March 8, 2020 Ron Williams. No, never. 2 years ago. Box 8930 I’m in the middle of wanting someone so bad to want me back and I feel so vulnerable. In Christ, God “knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.” In Christ, we even pray “remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD” (Psa 103:14; 25:7). But the most precious work of God's Spirit is to unify the body of Christ. And in the process, I brought people under condemnation that never should have been. Believers need to be ready to answer such a question. No devil, no demon, no principality, no man, no angel - nothing can stop God from loving me.". Yet Paul, writing under divine inspiration, addressed them as "saints" and "sanctified in Christ." You must believe I will be God to you.". The Unrelenting love of god December 15, 2019; Pastor Clyde Ellis ... pastor Asst. Sin's power was broken, and self was swallowed up by godly sorrow. The Lord told the minister that he had no idea whether or not that man had gone to hell, and, He did not appreciate him saying the things he had said about this man. Think of what Paul was saying. You see, even though we're weak and sinful, we've given our hearts to Jesus, and by faith the Father has seated us with Christ in the heavenlies. If that's so, then we need the Holy Spirit to shine on our souls the foundation truth of this doctrine.