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Corinthians 16:10-24
LOVERS OF JESUS
AMANTES DE JESUS
10 When Timothy comes, see to it that he has
nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the
Lord, just as I am. 11 No one, then, should treat him with
contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return to me. I am expecting
him along with the brothers.
10 Si llega Timoteo, procuren que se sienta a
gusto entre ustedes, pues trabaja en la obra del Señor lo mismo que yo. 11 Así
que ninguno de ustedes lo desprecie; sino, al contrario, ayúdenlo a seguir su
viaje en paz, para que venga a verme, porque lo estoy esperando junto con los
otros hermanos.
Timothy was sent ahead of Paul.
Therefore, Paul didn't want this prideful unloving church to mistreat Timothy
who he treated like his own son.
Pablo mando a Timoteo adelante, por que
se preocupaba por el, como de su propio hijo, y no queria que la iglesia lo
maltratara.
Timothy was sent by the
apostle to correct the abuses which had crept in among them.... Proud spirits
cannot easily bear reproof. It was reasonable therefore to think young Timothy
might be roughly used; hence the apostle warns them against abusing him.
(Matthew Henry)
Timoteo fue enviado por el apostol para
corregir los abusos.... era razonable
pensar que el joven Timoteo podria ser usado; por eso, el apostol les advierte
contra el abuso de Timoteo. (Matthew Henry)
Do churches abuse the
messengers God sends them today?
Hoy en dia, las iglesias
abusan de los mesajeros que Dios les envia?
We are very blest at
Amazing Grace to have such a great loving relationship between the church and
the pastors.
Aqui en Amazing Grace hemos
sido bendecidos con la gran relacion entre los pastores y la iglesia.
12 Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly
urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but
he will go when he has the opportunity.
12 En cuanto al hermano Apolo, le rogué mucho
que fuera con los hermanos a visitarlos a ustedes, pero por ahora no quiso ir.
Lo hará cuando tenga oportunidad
The church had probably requested Apollos
to come to them. Apollos was a very eloquent preacher from Alexandria in Egypt.
Either he didn't want to return to Corinth at this time or the Lord was guiding
him elsewhere.
Apolos era un predicador elocuente de
Alejandria en Eqipto y es probable que la iglesia pidio que Apolos venir a
ellos. Pero podira ser que el no queria regresar a Corinto o el Senor estaba
guiando a otro lugar.
Do we favor one pastor over another?
Favorecemos a un pastor sobre otro?
13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;
be courageous; be strong. 14 Do everything in love.
13 Manténganse despiertos y firmes en la fe.
Tengan mucho valor y firmeza. 14 Y todo lo que hagan, háganlo
con amor.
Paul warns these believers to stay awake ...to be watchful.
Had they been watchful in the past?
Pablo advierte a los creyentes, que permanecer despiertos... y
estar atentos. Hubieran sido, atentos en el pasado?
No! They abandoned the truth for eloquent false teachers. Does
this happen today?
No! Abandonaron la verdad por falsos maestros. Sucede esto
hoy?
The most popular preachers today are not necessarily those who
teach scriptural truths. We need to hold firm to our faith and not be tossed
about by the winds of our culture and what we want to hear.
Los predicadores mas populares de hoy en dia, no necesariamente
ensenan la verdad. Tenemos que aferrarnos a nuestra fe, y no a nuestra cultura,
ni a lo que queremos oir.
This
is a military term for holding one’s position. “In the faith” refers to
Christian truth or Christian doctrine...It is not generic (i.e. referring only
to males), but encourages the whole church to act appropriately as mature and
brave believers...believers strengthened by the Holy Spirit are to be firm or
resolute in their faith in the face of the internal struggles in the Corinthian
church. (Bob Utely)
"En
la fe" es un termino militar que singifica mantener la posicion. Se
refiere a la verdad Cristiana... Y no nomas se refiere a los hombres, si no que
a todo mundo. Esto anima a toda la iglesia para actuar apropiadamente como
creyentes valientes. (Bob Utely)
If Christians ever needed to dig in...NOW
is the time!
Ahora es el momento! que como Cristianos
debemos dar un paso adelente.
15 You know that the household
of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves
to the service of the Lord’s people.
15 Hermanos, ustedes saben que la familia de
Estéfanas fue la primera que en la región de Acaya se convirtió al evangelio, y
que ellos se han dedicado a servir a los hermanos en la fe.
Paul baptized Stephanas and
his household...
Pablo bautizo a Estefanas y sue hogare...
These
early converts (i.e. first fruits) were apparently leaders in the local
church... The concept of “households” converting all at once when the head
of the family converts is often difficult for evangelicals who emphasize
individual conversions. Yet the culture is crucial in understanding not only
how family faith works, but also tribal faith. God is not limited to or unduly
impressed by modern western individualism! This is so painful for our thinking and doctrine. The concept of
“household” conversions is used by denominations to affirm infant baptism.
Usually Israel’s circumcision rites are also noted as incorporating eight-day
old children into the family of Israel. Probably biblically the beginning
must be viewed from the end. True faith grows, repents, believes, obeys, and
perseveres. True faith is seen by its fruits, not only its initiating rites.(Bob
Utely)
Los
primeros frutos o primeros conversos eran los lideres en la iglesia.. El
concepto de los "hogares" es cuando todos se convierte a la misma
vez. La Cultura es crucial para entender no solo como funciona la fe de
familia, sino tambien la fe tribal. El concepto de conversions
"Hogar" es utilizado por las denominaciones de afirmar el bautismo de
infantes. Generalmente el rito de circuncision de Israel se observa, a los
ninos de ocho dias de edad, incorparacion a la familia de Israel. La
Verdadera fe es vista por sus frutos y no solo sus ritos de iniciacion.
(Bob Utely)
In regards to baptism...why can't it be both/and rather than
either/or? that's how it is in the Bible.
En el respecto del bautismo, por que no puede ser, a la vez/y?
en lugar de esto/o esto? Esa es la forma en que esta escrito en la biblia.
Most importantly, Stephanas made sure his whole household
accepted Jesus. Do we emphasize this today?
Lo mas importante de Estefans, fue que se aseguro, que toda su
casa aceptar a Jesus. Hacemos esto hoy?
I urge you, brothers and
sisters, 16 to submit to such people and to everyone who joins
in the work and labors at it.
16 Quiero que ustedes, a su vez, se sometan a
personas como ellos y a todos los que ayudan y trabajan en esta labor.
This
church had problems in the area of the proper treatment and respect of its true
leaders (cf. v. 18; I Thess. 5:12; Heb. 13:17). Clement of Rome’s letter,
written to this same church 40 years later, shows that they still had the same
problem. (Bob Utely)
Esta
iglesia tuvo problemas en la area del adecuado tratamiento y respeto de los
verdaderos lideres (cf.v. 18; I Thess. 5:12; Heb. 13:17). 40 anos despues,
clemente de la carta de Roma a esta misma iglesia demostra que todavia tenian
el mismo problema. (Bob Utely)
Usually, contentious churches don't
change...
Por lo general , las iglesias
contenciosos no cambian....
Who are contentious people really hurting
when they raise a fuss in the church?
JESUS.
A quien lastiman las personas
contenciosos, cuando hacen un escandalo en la iglesia?
JESUS.
17 I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and
Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. 18 For
they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
17 Me alegro de que hayan venido Estéfanas,
Fortunato y Acaico, pues en ausencia de ustedes 18 ellos me han
dado tranquilidad, lo mismo que a ustedes. Tengan en cuenta a personas como
ellos.
Fortunatus and Achaicus were members of Stephanas household,
maybe slaves...but the whole household was in mission for Christ. After Paul read
the letter from the Corinthians ...they calmed his fears.
Fortunatus y Acaico eran miembros de el hogar de Estefanas,
tal ves esclavos... pero con la misma mission de Christo. Despues de que Pablo
leyo la carta de los Corintios, el temor se le calmo.
They gave him a more perfect account of the state of the church
by word of mouth than he could acquire by their letter, and by that means much
quieted his mind, and upon their return from him would quiet the minds of the
Corinthians. Report had made their cause much worse than it was in fact, and
their letters had not explained it sufficiently to give the apostle
satisfaction; but he had been made more easy by converse with them.
(Matthew Henry)
La explicacion de boca en boca, sobre el estado de la iglesia era
perfecto. Esta explicacion calmo su mente, y la mente de los Corintios. La carta no habia explicado suficientement
para dar satisfaccion. (Matthew Henry)
Don't you appreciate people who can put things in the proper
perspective for you.
Ustedes aprecian a la gente que ponen las cosas de una manera
adecuada?
People like Pastor Bud (an interim pastor), Ricky, Stephanas,
Fortunatus and Achaicus should be respected by the church.
Gente como Pastor Bud (que es un pastor interino), Ricky, Estefanas,
Fortunato y Acaico. Ellos deben de ser respetados por la iglesia.
Those who work the work of the Lord should be neither terrified
nor despised, but treated with all tenderness and respect. Such are all the
faithful ministers of the word, though not all in the same rank and degree. Pastors
and teachers, as well as apostles and evangelists, while they are doing their
duty, are to be treated with honor and respect.(Matthew Henry)
Todos aquellos que trabajan para el Senor deben ser tratados con
respeto. Pastores y maestros, asi como apostoles y evangelistes, deben de
ser tratados con honor y respeto. (Matthew Henry)
Are these type of people respected by the church?
Estas Personas son respetadas por la iglesia?
Usually, they are unsung heroes...behind the scenes.
Por lo general, no son reconocido.
19 The churches in the province of Asia(Western third of modern day Turkey)
send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, and so
does the church that meets at their house.
19 Las iglesias de la provincia de Asia les
mandan saludos. Aquila y Prisca, y la congregación que se reúne en su casa, les
mandan muchos saludos en el Señor.
Where did the early church meet?
Donde se juntava la iglesia primitiva?
House churches today are growing and in
many parts of the world are the reason for explosive growth.
Las iglesias en casas estan creciendo y
en muchas partes del mundo son la razon del crecimiento explosivo.
Bigger isn't always better.
Mas grande no es siempre mejor.
20 All the brothers and sisters here send you
greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. 21 I, Paul,
write this greeting in my own hand.
20 Reciban saludos de todos los hermanos.
Salúdense unos a otros con un beso santo. 21 Yo, Pablo, les
escribo a ustedes este saludo de mi puño y letra.
The point is that the greetings were warm
in the early church...are greetings generally warm in Christian churches today?
El punto es que los saludos eran
carinosos en las primeras iglesias.. Hoy en las iglesias Cristanas, son los
saludos carinosos?
Paul wrote this letter himself rather
than using a secretary in order to emphasize the letter's authenticity.
En fin de enfatizar la autenticidad de la
carta, Pablo la escribio el mismo sin utilizar una secretaria.
22 If anyone does not love the Lord, let that
person be cursed! Come, Lord!
22 Si alguien no ama al Señor, ¡que caiga
sobre él la maldición de Dios! ¡Señor nuestro, ven!
Paul says anathema (cursed) and Maranatha
(come Lord)...
Pablo dijo anatema (maldito) y Maranatha
(ven Senor)...
There are many Christians in
name who do not love Christ Jesus the Lord in sincerity. But can anything be
more criminal or provoking? What, not love the most glorious lover in the
world! Him who loved us, and gave himself for us, who shed his blood for us...
What had we a power of loving for, if we are unmoved with such love as this,
and without affection to such a Savior? ...We have here the doom of the person
described: "Let him be Anathema,
lie under the heaviest and most dreadful curse. Let him be separated from
the people of God, from the favor of God, and delivered up to his final,
irrevocable, and inexorable vengeance... Those who love him not cannot be
believers in him. (Matthew Henry)
Hay muchos Cristianos que no
aman al Senor Jesucristo. Puede haber algo mas criminal? De no amar el amante
mas glorioso en el mundo! Aquel que nos amo y se entrego por nosotros, que
derramo su sangre por nosotros.. Si somos indiferentes con un amor como este y
sin afecto a tal Salvador? El destino de tal persona sera: " Sea Maldito,
bajo la maldicion mas pesada y mas terrible. Que se separado de la gente de Dios, de la
gracia de Dios, y entregado a su final.
Los que no lo aman no pueden ser creyentes." (Matthew Henry)
Don't we only have to go to church to be saved?
No solo tenemos que ir a la iglesia para ser salvado?
WE MUST LOVE JESUS TO BE SAVED!
DEBEMOS AMAR A JESUS PARA SER SALVADO!
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24 My
love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.
23 Que el Señor Jesús derrame su gracia sobre
ustedes. 24 Mi amor está siempre con ustedes en Cristo Jesús.
No matter how badly the church behaves...true shepherds love
their flocks.
No importa que la iglesia se comporte mal... Un pastore
verdadero ama a su manada.
This
is one of the rare expressions of Paul’s personal love. Notice his expressed
love to all in a church which had been so factious and hateful.(Bob Utely)
Esto
es una de las raras expresiones de amor
personales de Pablo. Note que el amor, hobia sido expresado como Falso y aborrecible, en las iglesias. (Bob
Utely)
We
ALL are to be lovers of Jesus and lovers of one another. Amen!
Todos
tenemos que ser amantes de Jesus y amantes de unos a otros.
Amen!