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Studies in 1 Corinthians (62) The household of Stephanas 1 Cor. 16:15-18

The Household of Stephanas ( 15 ) We know little about him Baptized by Paul ( 1 Cor. 1:16 ) The “firstfruits of Achaia” ( cf. Rom. 16:5 )

“Devoted” to the ministry of saints ( 15 ) Devoted, ( ἔ ταξαν, etaxan) – to do something with great devotion, to give oneself to (L&N 68:69) - to place in order, arrange, to assign oneself to a task – the idea of this text is they determined to take care of the saints.

“Devoted” to the ministry of saints ( 15 ) KJV, “addicted” While not the intended meaning of the text, it does drive home their dedication to their work and the brethren

“Addicted” In our language, almost always a negative connotation. One who is consumed by a substance or activity and cannot overcome it.

“Addicted”  One becomes dependent  A priority or obsession  Everything affected by it  Resources devoted to it  Seek others to join in it  Almost impossible to overcome

Are we “addicted” to serving God? Are we dependent upon God? Psalm 62:5 Proverbs 3:5 John 15:5

Are we “addicted” to serving God? Is serving Him a priority in our lives? Matt. 6:33, 24 Exodus 20:3 Gal. 2:20

Are we “addicted” to serving God? Does our service to Him affect everything we do? Every relationship? Col. 3:17 Luke 2:49, “I must be about My Father’s business”

Are we “addicted” to serving God? Does our service to Him affect everything we do? Every relationship? Matt. 8:18-22 Matt. 19:21 Luke 14:25-27

Are we “addicted” to serving God? What resources do we devote to serving Him? Do we give – 1 Cor. 16:1-2, 2 Cor. 9:6-7 Do we give our time, abilities – cf. Matt. 25:15

Are we “addicted” to serving God? What resources do we devote to serving Him? Do we give up what hinders us – Matt. 19:21, Phil. 3:7-8 Are we a living sacrifice? Rom. 12:1

Are we “addicted” to serving God? Do we prefer to be around others of “like precious faith”? 1 Cor. 15:33 1 Pet. 2:17 – love the brotherhood Heb. 10:24-25 Phil. 2:3

Are we “addicted” to serving God? Are we so firmly rooted in Him, Satan cannot defeat us? Eph. 4:14 Rom. 8: John 4:4

Submit to such! ( ) Fortunas and Achaicus also – from Corinth Paul praised their coming to him They supplied what was lacking – probably a report

Submit to such! ( ) Support such men Submit to them And everyone who labors (intensely) We are a team – 1 Cor. 12:12-27

Submit to such! ( ) Acknowledge them Praise is sometimes needed (though not sought) Heb. 13:7, 17 Phil. 3:17, 1 Thess. 5:12

If Paul were to visit here, what would he say about us?