1 Corinthians 16:13-24

13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 14 Do everything in love.

15 You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. I urge you, brothers and sisters, 16 to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it. 17 I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. 18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.

Final Greetings

19 The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house. 20 All the brothers and sisters here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

21 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.

22 If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed! Come, Lord!

23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.

24 My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Context

  • Why does Paul have such urgency in these closing words? What kind of affection do we see? (1 Corinthians 15:9, 51-58)
  • How do we heed Paul’s 4 battle calls to… Watch… (Matthew 26:38-41, Luke 21:36, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, Revelation 3:2, 3, 16:15)
  • stand fast in the faith… (1 Corinthians 10:12, 15:58, Ephesians 4:14, 6:11-14, Philippians 1:27, 4:1, 2 Thessalonians 2:15)
  • Be brave, Act like men… (1 Corinthians 13:11, Ephesians 4:13, 2 Timothy 1:6)
  • be strong…. (Josh 1:6, 9, 1 Chron 28:20, Psalm 27:1, Ephesians 6:10, Philippians 4:13)
  • Why must we ‘do everything in love’? (Romans 12:9-11, 1 Corinthians 13, 15:58, 16:18, 24, Ephesians 4:15, 5:2, 2 Corinthians 5:14)
  • What do we learn from all the shout-outs & greetings? (Acts 18:1-3, 24-28 Romans 16:3-16, 1 Corinthians 1:10, 16, 1 Timothy 5:17)

Testimony Time

  • Why is the Christian life more like a ‘battleship’ than a ‘cruise ship’? (Romans 13:12-14, Ephesians 6:10-18)
  • How have you grown closer to Christ from our study of 1 Corinthians?

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