Category Archives: 1Corinthians

Competitors don’t like to be benched. Being pulled out of the game is the worst thing that can happen to those who want to be in the game. Even worse if you’re sidelined because of your ineffective or illegal play. … Continue reading →

Came across kind of a thought provoking “command” in my reading this morning. You just kind of sense that there was a lot of churn within the church at Corinth . . . a number of issues brewing. One of … Continue reading →

The Psalmist’s questions are kind of haunting. Whatever his situation, you know it’s got to be desperate and confusing. The sort of circumstance where you need a bit of “heavenly sunshine” . . . where you’re looking for some evidence … Continue reading →

You get the sense that the Corinthians thought they had it all . . . and, in a manner they did . . . they had been abundantly graced. Paul says that, in every way, they “were enriched in Him … Continue reading →

Ok . . . scratch that one from the list of excuses available to me. No more “Give me a break! I’m only human!” I might be a sinner saved by grace . . . I might be a jar … Continue reading →

Unobservable . . . imperceptible . . . imponderable . . . such are the things God has prepared for those who love Him. But doesn’t that present a bit of a problem? If these things are beyond what any … Continue reading →

The promises of Scripture are manifold . . . not only in number but in variety. Conditional promises . . . unconditional promises . . . promises concerning what God can do . . . promises concerning what we can … Continue reading →

It’s not a word that, I think, is used much in everyday conversation. In fact, as I think on it a bit, I’m not sure it’s a concept or a principle or a goal that many would consciously be led … Continue reading →

Seven words, in my NKJV. Seven words built out of just 20 letters . . . only 11 of those letters are unique . . . six of the seven words are comprised of only of two or three letters … Continue reading →