"The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means you have been completely defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?" 1 Corinthians 5:7 The church in Corinth had people who were doing wrong to others. Some of those people be wronged were taking the others to court to bring... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 5:11 People To Stay Away From
"But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slander, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people." 1 Corinthians 5:11 Paul comes out very strongly in who a person... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 4:20 More Than Talk
"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power." 1 Corinthians 4:20 Paul had just finished talking about how the apostles had to go through a lot of garbage and suffering to bring the gospel message to the people. Some of the people were talking about Paul as though he... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 4:2 Proven Faithful
"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 →
