1. Studies in 1 Corinthians “Watch!” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

2. Watch! Γρηγορέω (gregoreo) – to be in a continuous state of readiness. As a sentry at his post looking for the enemy

3. Watch! Christians are to watch For the devil – 1 Pet. 5:8 The coming of the Lord – Mark 13:32-36

4. Watch! Christians are to watch What is happening – Matt. 26:41, Ac. 20:31, 1 Thess. 5:16 In your prayers – Col 4:2

5. Watch! A continual exercise (present tense verb) When serious trouble – Rom. 13:11

6. Stand fast in the faith Στήκω (steko) to continue in your present state. Not retreating or surrendering. In our spiritual warfare we must stand our ground.

7. Stand fast in the faith A call to stand fast Gal. 5:1, in our liberty Phil. 1:27, in on Spirit (unity) Phil 4:1, in the Lord 1 Thess. 3:8, as long as we live 2 Thess. 2:15, without compromise

8. Stand fast in the faith “In the faith” Is it God’s word? Jude 3, Rom. 1:17 Or OUR faith? Rom. 1:17, 10:17, 1 John 5:4 BOTH apply!

9. Be brave ἀ νδρίζομαι (andritozomai) - to be brave or courageous “Quit you like men” (KJV) “Act like men” (NASU) Rather than running away, stand up and face the enemy!

10. Be brave We need courage In confronting error – Gal. 2:11, cf. 2 Sam. 12, Matt. 23 Defending the truth – Acts 5:29, Phil. 1:17

11. Be brave We need courage Maintaining purity in the Lord’s church – 1 Cor. 5:4-6, Titus 1:10-11, etc. Facing our sins and weaknesses – James 5:16 Dealing with difficulties

12. Be brave Rev. 21:8, “But the cowardly, unbelieving, …shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone.” Phil. 1:27-28, “not in any way terrified by your adversaries…”

13. Be strong Κραταιόω (krataiou), to have confidence, especially in victory Eph. 3:16, “that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,”

14. Be strong Militarily, the confidence displayed in victory. The motivational speech before the battle (noting the cause, etc.) In our spiritual battle, as we strive and win we gain confidence.

15. Be strong Rom. 5:3-4 Eph. 6:10, “be strong in the Lord and the power of His might” cf. Phil. 4:13 Yield not to temptation (#111),“each victory will help you some other to win. Fight manfully onward…”