1 Corinthians
Qualities of the Greatest Gift
This is one of the most noted and best-loved chapters in the entire Bible. At the same time, few chapters have suffered more misinterpretation and misapplication than I Corinthians 13. Divorced from its context, it often becomes a sentimental sermon on Christian brotherhood. It is easy to …
Victory is Coming
Paul reveals a wonderful secret that not all people will die but everyone will be changed (v. 51). This will happen very suddenly when the last trumpet is sounded (v. 52). This signals the end of the present age. Two distinct groups will be represented. Those who have died will be raised with …
Discipline in Love
Paul portrayed his special affection for the Corinthians and his special role. To unify the church, he appealed to his relationship with them. By “father†he meant he was the church’s founder. Because he started the church, he could be trusted to have its best interests at heart. Paul’s tough …
Avoid Worldly Wisdom
Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit and not some building or temple where the believers meet as it was in Old Testament days. Paul is warning the Corinthian believers that if they use cheap materials in building the temple, God will destroy it (vv. 16-17). The builder will see the …
How to Have Spiritual Wisdom
Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you would have preferred to talk. You don’t have to be listed in “Who’s Who†to know what’s what. Wisdom is being spiritually opportunistic (Eph. 5:16?“17). A wise man learns by the experience of others. An ordinary man …