"To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task?" 1 Corinthians 2:16 Just before this verse Paul stated that all believers are led as captives by God in Christ's triumphal procession and uses believers to spread an aroma... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 16:13 Be On Guard
"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong." 1 Corinthians 16:13 Paul is closing out his first letter to the Corinthian church. He gives his last final advice to them as a warning and as an encouragement. First, is to be on guard. As a believer, the world will be... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 15:58 Keep Working
"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:58 Death was just shown to have no power or sting. In Jesus, a person can know that... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 15:34 Get Back To Your Senses
"Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God--I say this to your shame." 1 Corinthians 15:34 Paul had just stated a good argument about life after death. He now tells the people to get back to their senses and to stop sinning. They... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 15:33 Bad Company
"Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character." 1 Corinthians 15:33 Paul had been talking about living, dying and raising from the dead. If there is no resurrection, then there is no purpose in life. At that point one is to just have as much fun as he can while living, since there is... Continue Reading →
