I Corinthians 16:13-24 (Part 75) Conclusion

Written to believers described as . . .

• Men of flesh, 3:1

• Babes in Christ, 3:1

• Still fleshly, 3:4

Structure of the letter—the problems of:

1. Dissension—1:10-4:21

2. Morality—5:1-13

3. Litigation—6:1-20

4. Marriage—7:1-40

5. Liberty—8:1-11:1

6. Worship—11:2-14:40

7. Resurrection (of man)—15:1-58

Commands, 16:13-14.

• Watch—some things to watch for: 1) I Thessalonians 5:2-6; 2) Colossians 4:2; 3) I Peter 5:8.

• Stand fast in the faith

• Be like men

• Be strong

• Love to motivate

More friends with comments and lessons

• Believers should recognize other believers’ ministries and respond to them, vv. 15-16

• Cooperate (if it is right)—work together, v. 16

• God usually encourages through other people, vv. 17-18

Salutations—vv. 19-24

• Holy kiss is the equivalent to our handshake, vv. 19-20

• “Love” here is the idea of affection, vv. 21-22

• Affection for men (v. 20) but none for the Lord (v. 23)—result is anathema (here it is devoted to displeasure)

• Maranatha—come, Lord Jesus