Summer Reflection in 1 Corinthians, Week 9
In this section, Paul confronts the pride and self-sufficiency of the Corinthians by contrasting it with the humility, suffering, and sacrificial life of an apostle—calling [...]
In this section, Paul confronts the pride and self-sufficiency of the Corinthians by contrasting it with the humility, suffering, and sacrificial life of an apostle—calling [...]
In this series of articles, we will study the first letter written to the church in Corinth to help us diagnose the condition of our hearts and search for the remedy we desperately need.
Paul calls believers to see themselves as servants and stewards—accountable not to human judgment, but to God, who alone knows the heart and will one [...]
In this passage, Paul reminds the church that they are God’s temple—called to holiness, humility, and godly wisdom—and warns against self-deception, pride, and the destructive [...]
Paul rebukes the Corinthians for their spiritual immaturity, reminding them that ministry is not about exalting human leaders, but about faithfully building on the one [...]
True spiritual wisdom is not found through human reasoning, but revealed by the Spirit of God—who enables believers to understand the things freely given to [...]
Paul came to the Corinthians not with impressive speech or persuasive words, but with a simple message of Christ crucified—so that their faith would rest [...]
Paul reminds us that God’s wisdom often looks like foolishness to the world, but it is through this “foolish” message—the cross—that God displays His power, [...]
In this portion of the letter, Paul urges the church to pursue unity—not around human leaders or clever words—but around the cross of Christ, which [...]
This summer, we begin our recap of 1 Corinthians by remembering how Paul opens his letter—with deep gratitude for God’s grace, a reminder of our [...]