"Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful." Paul just finished stating that he and others like him have been entrusted with the mysteries of God. These mysteries are that God provided salvation for every person both Jew and Gentile through His Son Jesus Christ. With having said... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 3:9 Working Together
"For we are co-workers in God's service; you are God's field, God's building." 1 Corinthians 3:9 The people in Corinth were struggling with each other. Each one was stating that their work was greater or who they followed was better. Paul tells them to stop the struggles because they are all working together in the... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 3:1 Being Worldly
"Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly--mere infants in Christ." Paul was talking to the church in Corinth. He was making a very harsh statement to them about them. He was basically calling them babies that were refusing to grow... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 2:14 Understanding The Things Of God
"The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit." 1 Corinthians 2:14 When the world looks at Christianity and the things of God, all they see is foolishness. They do not... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 2:1 No Special Speaking Or Words
"And so it was with me, brothers and sisters. When I came to you, I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God." 1 Corinthians 2:1 As people read the books of Paul, they often think of how great of a speaker and writer he was.... Continue Reading →