Category Archives: 1 Corinthians

During Paul’s ministry there were some in the Church who did not believe he was a true apostle. I was surprised when I learned that fact. One example is the Jewish group of believers who were called the Ebionites. They … Continue reading →

From what I know, the question arose among the Corinthians about eating meat that had been offered to idols. It was a thriving business because after sacrifices had been made, the meat being cooked, would be eaten by those in … Continue reading →

“10 According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it.11 For no … Continue reading →

“16 Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?17 If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which … Continue reading →

“5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one?6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase.7 So then neither he who plants is anything, nor … Continue reading →

1 And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able … Continue reading →

“7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, 8 which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not … Continue reading →

“1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God.” The kingdom of God is not built by persuasive, wise men of great words, … Continue reading →

“18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. “ Paul makes a clear distinction between two groups here. Those who are … Continue reading →