The Natural and Spiritual Person

The word of God contrasts the natural person with the spiritual person (the person with the Spirit of God). The contrast could not be any more dramatic. The Scriptures put the natural man in a shocking light! It is a marvel that God is gracious to make the natural person alive to treasure the gospel of Jesus Christ.

This is a call not to treasure the world's wisdom or standards; there is not even a comparison when seen in the light of the glory of God!

1 Corinthians

The book of 1 Corinthians was written to a troubled yet gifted church. Paul, an apostle of God, through the inspiration of the Spirit addresses a number of issues that are so relevant to today's church. He address divisions, the Lord's supper, the importance of the resurrection, sexual immorality, marriage, spiritual gifts, and much more. He applies the gospel to each issue. Certainly we need to listen to God's word as these issues are addressed.

Tim Stephens

Tim Stephens is the senior pastor of Fairview Baptist Church. Tim grew up on a farm in Eastern Ontario and has graduated with a Computer Engineering degree from Queen’s University, a Masters of Divinity degree from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching at the Master’s Seminary. He is happily married to Raquel and they have eight children.