Category Archives: 1Corinthians

Our fellowship’s practice is to remember the LORD in the taking of the bread and the cup once a month. But this month will be a “three communion month” for me. As a church body we “proclaimed the Lord’s death” … Continue reading →

Discontentment . . . I wonder how much time, money, and resource goes into battling discontentment. People not happy with their current situation bent on changing it. People frustrated at where they’re at, or how things are playing out, so … Continue reading →

It’s known around these parts (aka my home) as the “chin of disapproval.” Over the years, bringing up five daughters, working with kids in youth groups and camp settings, my wife has perfected it. Often, it was all that was … Continue reading →

You can almost imagine Paul’s jaw dropped low . . . his eyes stretched wide . . . as he glares unbelievingly (at least in his mind ) at those who will read his letter . . . and says, … Continue reading →

That they had problems in Corinth is evident. That they had such problems as described in chapter five, is a bit disturbing. Sexual immorality, and of a kind, says Paul, “that is not tolerated even among pagans.” Rather than dealing … Continue reading →

Anyone who knows me knows that I am the furthest thing from being a handyman. The tools I possess fit into two small drawers . . . and that’s twice the space needed to contain my skills as a builder … Continue reading →

You just know that the situation in the church at Corinth was complex. It was complex because of the pagan culture and norms they had grown up with prior to being “called into fellowship with His Son.” Complex because they … Continue reading →

His name means “crowned.” Amongst the first converts in Achia, he and his family were among the few who had been baptized by the apostle Paul himself. They were long standing members of the church of Corinth. And what grabs … Continue reading →

One day at a time . . . there’s a lot of merit in approaching life that way. When it comes to “keep on keepin’ on”, often you just need to focus on navigating what’s in front you. But, if … Continue reading →

If Paul had to pick and choose . . . and it’s evident that he felt he did . . . he’d choose the gift of prophesying over the gift of tongues. In a “taste test” . . . he’d … Continue reading →