We continue in our study through 1 Corinthians. Today, we look at the first half of chapter 6. Paul continues his teachings to the Corinthian church, addressing the Corinthian church's lawsuits among believers, emphasizing the need for internal resolution in small issues instead of seeking worldly settlement. He highlights the importance of the church's authority... Continue Reading →
Addressing Tolerance and Sin in 1 Corinthians 5
1 Corinthians 5 "It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that even pagans do not tolerate: A man is sleeping with his father’s wife. 2 And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have gone into mourning and have put out of your fellowship the man who has been doing this? 3 For my... Continue Reading →
Not a matter of Talk but God’s Power
We continue through Ch 4 of 1 Corinthians. I mentioned in the last post that although lot is packed into this passage, it can be broadly divided into Paul addressing four topics. We looked at the first two in the last post which were; The right attitude towards the apostles and Warning against judging others.... Continue Reading →
Understanding 1 Corinthians 4: Servants and Stewards
1 Corinthians 4:1-5 "This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not... Continue Reading →
Growing in Faith: Lessons from 1 Corinthians 3
1 Corinthians 3:1-3 "Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly—mere infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you,... Continue Reading →
Power of God vs. Human Wisdom in 1 Corinthians 2
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 "And so it was with me, brothers and sisters. When I came to you, I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. 2 For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3 I came to you in weakness with great... Continue Reading →
Unity in Faith: Lessons from 1 Corinthians 1
1 Corinthians 1:10 " I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought." In today's post we continue our study of 1 Corinthians... Continue Reading →
By His Grace
1 Corinthians 1:1-9 "Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours: 3 Grace and... Continue Reading →
Introduction to 1 Corinthians
Pic credit https://bible.fandom.com/wiki/Corinth?file=Map_of_Corinth.jpg Hi All, I will be walking through the book of 1 Corinthians in my personal study and will be sharing snippets of it on the blog. As I share what I learn, I hope it will encourage and bless you all too. 1 Corinthians was written by Paul. It is the longest... Continue Reading →
Knowing God’s Compassionate Love
Psalm 103:11-14 "For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. 13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; 14 for he... Continue Reading →