The church in Corinth was under attack by the enemy. Believers throughout the region were losing focus on the mission to advance the gospel as they grew in Christ. Paul describes the Corinthian’s spirituality as one not yet mature. As babes in Christ the Corinthians needed spiritual milk rather than meat, easier to digest and […]

In this section of his letter to the Corinthians Paul explains his use of common language to preach the gospel. The apostle associates his preaching as being empowered by the Holy Spirit. “1 When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony […]

Paul continues his letter to the Corinthian churches by comparing God’s wisdom with that of the world as he calls on believers in Corinth to be on their guard as the enemy seemed to be gaining strength throughout the region. First the apostle describes the preaching of gospel message as foolishness to this in darkness. […]

Around A.D. 56 the apostle Paul wrote a letter to the church in Corinth, a Greek city between Asia and Italy. Troubled by immorality and division the Corinthian church was in need of rebuke and guidance. Paul would deliver both in this epistle which he wrote during his missionary journey in Ephesus. “1 Paul, called […]

Previously in his letter to the Romans Paul shared his love and concern for the believers in Rome. Now the apostle concludes his epistle with words of encouragement as well as warm greetings. “1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea. 2 I ask you to receive her […]

Self proclaimed “apostle to the Gentiles,” Paul now shares his intent to visit Rome during his forthcoming trip to Spain. In his letter to the Roman churches the apostle praises his readers for their faith in Jesus Christ and dedication to advancing the gospel. “14 I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are […]

Previously in his letter to the Roman churches Paul laid out the law of Christ about both food and sin which called on believers to act in ways acceptable and glorifying to God. Now the apostle addresses the spiritually mature and how all believers should seek to please God rather than themselves, living in the […]

Having warned believers to leave revenge to God, Paul now addresses food and sin among Christians. No longer bound to the law of Moses, children of God are encouraged to abide by the law of Christ pertaining to food and sin. While the Jewish law commanded its followers to abide by a strict set of […]

In his letter to his beloved Roman churches the apostle Paul now addresses the law of liberties for Christians. In this section of his epistle Paul calls on believers to refrain from passing judgment on each other especially when dealing with disputable issues. “1 Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable […]

Submitting to God and those He appointed as rulers of the land is the theme in the following verses of Paul’s letter to the Roman churches. Paul described the way Christians should conduct themselves with each other and among enemies of God, now the apostle instructs us how to submit to authorities. “1 Everyone must […]