"Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup." 1 Corinthians 11:28 One of the things Jesus wanted believers to do on a regular basis was to eat bread and drink wine (or juice) in remembrance of His death on the cross. Today churches do this and call... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 11:11 Mutual Dependence
"Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. 1 Corinthians 11:11 After pointing out that man has authority over woman, Paul quickly points out that neither man nor woman is independent of the other. Man needs woman, just as much as woman needs man. Over both of... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 10:24 Seeking The Good For Others
"No one should seek their own good, but the good of others." 1 Corinthians 10:24 Once again Paul brings up personal freedom. He looks at the rights of a person and the value in everything. Now he goes against the common flow of the people, by stating to look out for the good of others... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 10:21 Separate Tables
"You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord's table and the table of demons." 1 Corinthians 10:21 Paul had just finished saying that meat offered to idols as a sacrifice is nothing. The problem is not in the meat, but... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 10:13 A Way Out
"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." 1 Corinthians 10:13 Paul just finished giving a small list... Continue Reading →
