Faith, Family and Food
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The significance of prayer in the life of a believer is indisputable in scripture. Prayer is our lifeline that connects, grounds and tethers us to the one who knows and loves us. It enables us draw near to God, lay our burdens at His feet and reframe and align our will with His. Prayer is... Continue Reading →
We are sons and daughters adopted into God’s family, made right before God not because of anything we have done but by grace through faith in Christ. Paul in this passage (Galatians 4:1-20) parallels how children in those times even though they would be heirs to an estate would be subject to a guardian who... Continue Reading →
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