Paul confronts individuals among the Corinthian church whose reputations were based on letters of recommendation. The apostle showcases his love for the ministry he started in Corinth, by sharing with them they were his reference according to God’s will. “1 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters […]

After leading the Corinthian church into forgiveness toward a church member, Paul now focuses on the truth that is the life of Jesus Christ, which leads to a divine triumph over evil. The apostle now addresses the true fragrance of salvation and sincere teaching. “12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, […]

Paul find himself disturbed by the sin in Corinth. Led by the hand of God, the apostle now lovingly turns to rebuke toward his audience. Because our all loving God does anger and cast out His enemies, hypocrites and skeptics within the church should be dealt with in tune with the gospel preached by Christ […]

Paul shared his hope for a visit to Corinth soon, as he stated in his salutation. Under attack in Ephesus, the apostle now addresses the situation at the root of Paul’s tardiness. In this section of his letter, the apostle now describes the situation in which he and his fellow missionaries find themselves. “12 For […]

Less than one year after he wrote his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul finds himself under attack from false teachers in Corinth who ignored his warnings about false teaching. The apostle, presurred into defending his character does so in this epistle meant to reinforce his apostolic authority. “1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus […]

Paul’s letter to the Corinthians comes to an end. The apostle passionately calls on believers in Corinth to stand fast and do everything in love, glorifying God as we walk the narrow path the leads to eternal life. “13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. 14 Let all that you do […]

Paul reassured the Corinthians about the resurrection and its power over death. The apostle addressed many issues in his letter to the Churches in Corinth, he now focuses on tithing. Because it was customary for a congregation to support its ministry leaders, the same would apply to the church in Corinth, a ministry initiated and […]

Paul had been revealing the power and truth of the resurrection to the believers in Corinth. The apostle now focuses on the victorious aspect of Jesus’ resurrection and that of all those who believe in Him. Having already explained those resurrected will inherit a spiritual, celestial body to replace their terrestrial one. This earthly body, […]

Having recently exhorted the consequences for denying resurrection to his Corinthian audience, Paul now compares physical and spiritual bodies. Some Christians in Corinth were struggling with an important question, if the resurrection is true, and God’s promise is fulfilled, then what bodies do those resurrected have? In the next section of his epistle to the […]

Amidst his exhortation about the resurrection of christ, Paul now addresses the result for those who denied the truth about this divine miracle, that both Jesus and all those who believe in Him and repent of their sins will be resurrected and made anew by God almighty, fulfilling a promise found in the gospel. “29 […]