Having explained his choice of self-denial Paul now explains why his ministry’s outreach was so successful. By immersing himself into various branches of society, the apostle would benefit from a wider audience than those in ministry who are less flexible. “19 For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant […]

Paul now addresses various issues pertaining to apostleship, to his own mission and his rights as an apostle of Jesus Christ. Finding himself scrutinised, the apostle answers to insinuations of judaizers. “1 Am I not an apostle? Am I not free? Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? Are you not my work in […]

Shifting topics, leaving relationships between Christians now focusing on sensitivity and the knowledge brought on by the Holy Spirit. In this section of his letter to the believers in Corinth, the apostle declares food given to idols “clean” and “good to eat” but calls on those made aware of this, to be conscious of those […]

Paul continues his instructional letter to the Christians in Corinth now addressing the unmarried virgins and widows. More of his own account than the Lord’s, the apostle’s advice is poured out in tune with the gospel of Jesus Christ. “25 Now concerning virgins: I have no commandment from the Lord; yet I give judgment as […]

Previously in his letter to the Corinthians Paul addressed various topics to which he had received instruction from the Lord. Now the apostle speaks of his own account focusing on one’s calling. “17 But as God has distributed to each one, as the Lord has called each one, so let him walk. And so I […]

The Corinthians were struggling with sexual immorality even through they were saved. Paul now addresses marriage and the responsibilities therein as well as its benefits versus sexual immorality. “1 Now concerning the things of which you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.” (1 Corinthians 7:1) In the […]

The Corinthians were known for their immoral sexual freedom. Paul would use powerful scripture to rebuke believers in Corinth and call on them to refrain from defiling their bodies which are living sacrifices to God. “12 Everything is permissible for me—but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible for me—but I will not be mastered […]

The church in Corinth was in much need of rebuke and provoking. Paul has been informed of issues within the church, some of which involved legal action between believers. The apostle calls on Christians in Corinth to rely on members of the church to resolve disagreements rather than expose them to the world. “1 If […]

Having been informed of sexual immoralities among the Corinthian church Paul now rebukes the believers in Corinth with firm words according to the word of God and the commands found therein. “1 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that does not occur even among pagans: A […]

As the Corinthian church grew it stumbled. Paul warns the Corinthians about judging each other revealing judgment was indeed up to God, not men. “1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the secret things of God. 2 Now it is required that those who have […]