Bethel Nt Picture 14

Front 1

Structures in background

Back 1

The city of Corinth

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Blue vapors and ominous sky

Back 2

Idolatry, immorality, and paganism of the vilest nature characterized this ancient Greek city.

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Group of people (forefront)

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In the midst of this pagan and materialistic culture lived a band of believers called the Corinthian church. Paul, through two letters, encourages the fellowship at Corinth to demonstrate by attitude and act the highest Christian virtues.

Front 4

Column on right

Back 4

The First Letter To The Church At Corinth

Front 5

Columns are separated (Right Column)

Back 5

Paul rebukes the church for permitting worldly factions to develop within it.

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Figure holding books (Right Column)

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He warns the believer against putting undue emphasis upon human wisdom.

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Figure in dark cloak (Right Column)

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He expresses a deep concern over the open immorality being practiced within the fellowship itself. He advises church disciplines to deal with the threat.

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Figure holding gavel (Right Column)

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He points to the folly of lawsuits between believers.

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Woman in wedding veil (Right Column)

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He offers counsel on marriage and divorce.

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Stone on monument ledge (center) (Right Column)

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He lauds Christian liberty but cautions believers against permitting their liberty to become a stumbling block for unbelievers or others in the faith.

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Figure with clasped hands (left center) (Right Column)

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He reminds the saints in Christ that God's power is more than adequate to meet every temptation.

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Figure holding chalice and bread (Right Column)

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He laments the misuse of the Lords's supper.

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Figure with multicolored garment (Right Column)

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He compares the church to a body with many members, each member having a different function.

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Prism on manuscript (Right Column)

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He declares that different people have been endowed with different gifts, but all are to be used to build up the body of Christ.

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Figure aiding fallen person (Right Column)

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He asserts that love is the preeminent virtue of the Christian life.

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Figure with hand at forehead (Right Column)

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He answers questions which have been raised relative to the resurrected body.

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Dual Columns (left)

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The Second Letter To The Church At Corinth

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Descending dove on column (Dual Columns)

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Paul declares and demonstrates that God's grace is sufficient for all things.

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Crown on column (Dual Columns)

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He proclaims that those in Christ become new creatures.

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Grain sheaf on column (Dual Columns)

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He acquaints the church with the motives and attitudes which accompany true Christian giving.