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**Stand on the Word with Tony Perkins**

A daily devotion with Family Research Council President Tony Perkins to supplement the Stand on the Word Bible reading plan. Visit frc.org/bible to download the Bible reading calendar, view devotional resources, catch up, or look ahead. May you encounter God today in the reading of His word!

Latest Episodes:

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15-16 Oct 03, 2025

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1. What is the essence of the gospel according to Paul (see 15:3-4)?

Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures.
He was buried.
He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.
He appeared to His followers.
All of the above.

2. What are the dire consequences if there is no resurrection (see 15:12-19)?

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 13-14 Oct 02, 2025

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1. When you look at Paul's portrait of love, of whom does it remind you in the Bible (see 13:4-8)?

2. To speak in tongues in a worship service, what are Paul's rules for the exercise of this gift (see 14:27-28)?

Two or at the most three people exercising their gift in worship
Each one in turn, not at the same time
Each one accompanied by an interpreter
Keep silent in church when no interpreter present
All of the above

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 11-12 Oct 01, 2025

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1. What was the result of the Corinthian believers partaking of the Lord's Supper in an unworthy manner (see 11:27-32)?

2. Which of the following are listed as spiritual gifts (see 12:7-11; 27-30)?

Gift of criticizing
Gift of complaining
Gift of helping/serving
All of the above

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 9-10 Sep 30, 2025

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1. Why did Paul try to "become all things to all people" (see 9:19-23)?

2. When Paul describes Israel in the wilderness, to what does he compare Christ (see 10:1-4)?

Sea that divided for Israel
Manna that fell from heaven
Rock that gave water in the desert
None of the above

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 7-8 Sep 29, 2025

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1. What advice did Paul give to those who were single like himself (see 7:6-9)?

2. Even though the believers in Corinth were technically free to eat food that had been sacrificed to an idol, what principles come from Paul's encouragement to abstain (see 8:4-13)?

Exercising our liberty in Christ could derail the faith of weak Christians who might misunderstand if they see us eating food sacrificed to idols.
Setting a positive example by abstaining shows that we love these weak Christians for whom Christ died.
Causing weak Christians to stumble is not only a sin against them but a sin against Christ.
All of the above.

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 3-4 Sep 26, 2025

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1. While many faithful Christians "plant" and "water," who ultimately brings growth (see 3:1-9)?

2. What does Paul say that the kingdom of God consists of in chapter 4 (see vv. 18-20)?

Arrogant talk
Spiritual power
Neither of the above

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 1-2 Sep 25, 2025

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1. What is the main topic Paul communicated to the Corinthians in the power of the Spirit (see 2:1-5)?

Prophecy
Prosperity
Person of Christ and His cross
None of the above

2. Given that an unsaved person can't comprehend spiritual matters, what does Paul say believers have so that we have the capacity to do so (see 2:14-16)?

Bible Reading: Galatians 5-6 Sep 24, 2025

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1. Which of the following are listed as a result of the Holy Spirit's controlling influence in our lives (5:16-26)?