"If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied." 1 Corinthians 15:19 Many people all over the world believe that Jesus had existed and was a great teacher and that He died. The majority of people do not believe that He rose from the dead.... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 14:20 Mature Thinking
"Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults." 1 Corinthians 14:20 Right after a chapter talking about love, speaking in tongues is talked about with speaking prophecies. Then comes this statement to not think like a child. It almost seems like a sudden rebuke... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 13:11 Growing Up
"When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me." 1 Corinthians 13:11 This is an interesting statement that Paul makes near the end of a chapter talking all about love. At... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Qualities Of True Love
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs." 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 After speaking about gifts of the Spirit and unity within the body of Christ,... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 12:12 Unity In Diversity
"Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ." 1 Corinthians 12:12 Paul had just stated that God has distributed different types of spiritual gifts to all believers. Some of these were healing, wisdom, and prophecy. Immediately he hits an issue that... Continue Reading →
