Faith, Family and Food
Hi friends, Just letting you all know that I will be taking a break from blogging for a bit. I have been feeling the need to spend some time pouring into myself, feel like I have been running on fumes for a bit. Some rest and recuperation is something I think I definitely need at... Continue Reading →
Today we conclude our series in 1 Corinthians tackling the final two chapters: chapter 15, and chapter 16. In the final chapters of 1 Corinthians, Paul emphasizes the significance of Christ’s resurrection, highlighting it as foundational to the Christian faith. He reassures believers about their future resurrection and encourages steadfastness in faith and service. Additionally,... Continue Reading →
In 1 Corinthians 14 (can be read here), Paul discusses the appropriate expression and use of spiritual gifts in the church. The Corinthian church was passionate about spiritual gifts, and Paul encourages them to direct their enthusiasm toward using their gifts to strengthen and edify the church. One of the commentaries beautifully summarises the main... Continue Reading →
In the previous passage of 1 Corinthians, Paul talked about spiritual gifts, which was an issue of contention in the Corinthian Church. Paul talked about the importance of spiritual gifts but emphasised about keeping in mind their true purpose, which was not self-glorification but rather to build the Church and to bring Glory to God.... Continue Reading →
We continue in our series through 1 Corinthians. Chapter 12 can be read in its entirety here Paul discusses Spiritual gifts, the source, the various gifts and how as the body of Christ each person plays a role and is valuable and important. Discernment Paul begins by reminding his readers to have discernment when it comes... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 11: 1-16 can be read in its entirety here In this passage we see Paul talks about head covering, a challenging passage to address even to this day as the views on this topic can be quite varied. Please keep in mind, this post only goes into a surface level discussion of the... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 10 can be read in its entirety here. Back in chapter 8 of 1 Corinthians, Paul introduced the topic of personal liberty as Christians, Paul here continues his teaching where he pointed out the practice and value in setting aside his rights for the sake of an uncompromised gospel message and for others.... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 9 (can be read in its entirety here) is a chapter focused on the concept of Christian liberty and the responsibility that accompanies it. Paul uses his own apostolic rights and ministry as an example. He speaks on things that he has forgone as an apostle that he has the rights and freedom to. Paul... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 8 discusses the issue of eating food sacrificed to idols. This is a continuation of the questions that the Corinthians church asked Paul. This chapter touches upon exercising the freedom as a believer balanced with conscience and consideration for fellow believers. 1 Corinthians 8 can be read in its entirety here The people... Continue Reading →
In 1 Corinthians 7 Paul begins to address some specific questions that the Corinthian church seem to have asked him about. Ch 7 - is on relationships; singleness, marriage and divorce. Such topics are not the easiest to discuss, so please bear in mind that a post such as this cannot encompass all aspects/ situations... Continue Reading →
The Faithfood Blog 