Paul was holding the Corinthians accountable to their volunteer engagement to contribute financially to the church of Jesus Christ. The apostle informed the believers in Corinth of Titus’ eagerness to fulfill the mission of collecting the Corinthians’ contribution, to be taken to the impoverished Christians in Jerusalem. Titus had an existing relationship with the Corinthians […]

Paul had been under attack lead by false teachers in Corinth who debated the apostle’s plan for the church’s giving. In this section of his letter to the believers in Corinth, Paul reminds them giving is a blessing, which shows faith and obedience in giving back to God what is His to begin with. Now […]

False teachers in Corinth had previously accused the apostle Paul of being dishonest or having ulterior motives for his ministry. In this section of his third letter to the Corinthians, Paul lovingly provokes the Corinthians believers concerning their biblical commitment to give to the church. “8 I am not commanding you, but I want to […]

Paul concluded his defense against false teachers in Corinth and now moves on to a more pressing matter, money. It’s no secret Paul’s ministry was supported by contributions from church members, what is surprising is how open and matter of fact he is about tithing in this section of his letter to the Corinthians. “13 […]

Paul had been under attack from false teachers in Corinth. He would base his defense on the truth known by all, that his role in ministry was one appointed by God so the apostle could preach the gospel to the Gentiles. “2 Open your hearts to us. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted […]

Paul warned the Corinthians of the great danger involved in false teaching. Not only is it misleading to those seeking Christ, false teaching delivers an open invitation for the Lord’s wrath. The apostle confidently stands before God offering his ministry as a living sacrifice to the divine creator. In this section of his epistle to […]

Paul continue to breathe confidence in the Corinthians, now made new through faith in Jesus Christ and the grace of God. The apostle reminds all believers the day of judgment is coming. In this section of his second letter to the church in Corinth, Paul warns believers of God’s wrath, that we should strive for […]

The apostle Paul continues his exhortation of the Corinthian church by reassuring every believer their fate is sealed in the book of life. Because Christ paid the price for all our sin, we who are in Him are blessed with the divine confidence brought on by the Holy Spirit that dwells within us. The same […]

Paul described the truth of the gospel as only revealed to those who were predestined to believe in the life, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God’s only begotten son. To those living in darkness destined to burn in the lake of fire will never see the light hidden behind the veil of the […]

Paul confessed to using a gospel which relied on faith rather than deeds. Earlier he explained why there would be so much blindness among the world, those lost who are immune to love, forgiveness and reverence. The blind are veiled from the light that can save them, from hell, from eternal agony versus an eternally […]