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 […]

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 […]