Category: 1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 1:26-27 is about how God often chooses the seemingly foolish and weak of the world to shame the wise and strong, in order to display His power and bring glory to Himself. 26 For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not…

1 Corinthians 14:32 is about acknowledging the importance of self-control and discernment in understanding and interpreting spiritual messages within the Christian community. 32 and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 14:32 In 1 Corinthians 14:32, the apostle Paul is addressing the Corinthian church about the importance of…

1 Corinthians 6:1 is about urging believers to settle disputes amongst themselves rather than taking them to secular courts. 1 When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 6:1 In 1 Corinthians chapter 6, the…

1 Corinthians 1:26-29 is about God’s deliberate choice to use the weak and foolish to shame the strong and wise, highlighting His sovereignty and grace in turning societal expectations upside down. 26 For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of…

1 Corinthians 11:27-29 is about the importance of examining oneself before partaking in the Lord’s Supper, recognizing the significance of the body and blood of Christ, and the consequences of partaking in an unworthy manner, without discerning the Lord’s sacrifice. 27 Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an…

1 Corinthians 15:1-5 is about the core message of the Gospel, emphasizing the centrality of Christ’s death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sins and the hope of eternal life. 1 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which…

1 Corinthians 3:10-11 is about the foundation laid by God’s grace and the importance of building upon it with wisdom and care, with Jesus Christ as the ultimate cornerstone. 10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it.…

1 Corinthians 7:38 is about the principle that both marriage and singleness are gifts from God, and each person should embrace their own circumstances with contentment and faithfulness. 38 So then he who marries his betrothed does well, and he who refrains from marriage will do even better. Setting the Scene for 1 Corinthians 7:38…

1 Corinthians 11:27-32 is about the importance of examining oneself before partaking in the Lord’s Supper, recognizing the body and blood of Christ, and understanding the consequences of taking it unworthily which may result in judgment and discipline from God. 27 Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an…

1 Corinthians 15:35-58 is about the transformation of physical bodies into spiritual bodies at the resurrection of the dead, emphasizing the victory over death through Christ’s resurrection and the imperishable nature of the new creation. 35 But someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?” You foolish…