Previously in his exhortation to the Corinthians Paul has reiterated the gospel by which believers were saved. That whoever believed Jesus was God’s only begotten son, sent to live a sinless, perfect life which lead to His death on the cross, was resurrected on the third day thereby fulfilling prophecy, anyone who believes this and […]

Paul had addresses issues that had taken place at church gatherings. Now the apostle delivers facts about the gospel, about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as well as his own apostleship. First the apostle declares the gospel of Jesus Christ as the root for the truth he is about to share with the […]

In an effort to encourage the believers throughout Corinth to seek edification of the church rather than their own benefit, Paul now addresses church gatherings. In this section of his letter to the Corinthians the apostle shares God’s commandments about tongues and prophesy among both men and women. “26 How is it then, brethren? Whenever […]

In his letter to the believers in Corinth Paul had mentioned the greatest gift was charitable love, from the Greek “agape.” Then came the gift of prophecy which could be understood by many and finally, the apostle described speaking in tongues as a spiritual gift of lesser importance since tongues required interpretation to be understood. […]

Previously in his letter to the Corinthians Paul pointed out love or charity, from the Greek “agapē” is the most important spiritual gift of all. Now the apostle addresses the gifts of prophecy as well as speaking in tongues, a popular gift among the believers in Corinth. “1 Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but […]

Paul was led to teach the Corinthians about spiritual gifts and also the diversity of such gifts among the church. Now the apostle focuses on love, the most powerful gift of all and that which the gospel is based on. “1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not […]

In tune with Paul’s teaching about diversity among Christians, the apostle now makes a comparison between the church and the body whereas each part, vital of not plays its role according to God’s perfect plan. “12 For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being […]

Paul’s letter to the Corinthians featured answers to issues that continue to hover among Christians today. To find ourselves in Christ as we fulfill our mission according to God’s perfect plan, this is the meaning of a Christian’s life. In this section of his exhortation to the believers in Corinth, the apostle seemingly offers a […]

The Corinthian church, much like many other churches showed division among its congregation. Paul felt the need to address this issue as he provoked the believers in Corinth in love providing seemingly much needed accountability. “17 Now in giving these instructions I do not praise you, since you come together not for the better but […]

The Corinthian church, much like many other churches showed division among its congregation. Paul felt the need to address this issue as he provoked the believers in Corinth in love providing seemingly much needed accountability. “17 Now in giving these instructions I do not praise you, since you come together not for the better but […]