Tag: 1 Corinthians

[:en]THE COLLECTION FOR GOD’S PEOPLE (vs. 1-4) The Christians in Jerusalem were suffering from poverty and famine.  So Paul suggested that believers set aside a certain amount each week and give it to the church for him to bring it to Jerusalem.  When he arrived in Corinth, he took the gift and delivered it to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 16[:]

[:en]THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST (vs. 1-11) Some people did not believe that Jesus rose from the dead.  Paul reinterated the Jesus died, was burried and raised on the third day.   And He appeared to Peter, to the twelve, to more than 500 brothers, to James and to all the apostles.  He last appeared to Paul… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 15[:]

[:en]GIFTS OF PROPHESY AND TONGUE (vs. 1-25) Between the gift of prophecy and speaking in tongues, Paul would prefer the gift of prophecy.  He who prophesies edifies the church while he who speaks in tongue edifies himself. When one speaks in tongue, he should interpret what he says.  To Paul, he would rather speak 5… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 14[:]

[:en]LOVE (vs. 1-13) Without love, all spiritual gifts are nothing.  Great faith, gifts of prophesy, knowledge, sacrifices, generosity, miracle are of no effect without love.  It is love that moves our actions to make our gifts useful. Love is:  Patient, kind, rejoice in truth, protect, trusts, hopes, persevere and never fails.  Love is not:  envious,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 13[:]

[:en]GOD’S  BEAUTIFUL CREATION “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1:1) The following are created by God: First day – Light and Darkness Second day – Sky and Water Third day – Land and Plants/Vegetation Fourth day – Sun, Moon and Stars Fifth day – Living creatures in sky and sea… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (10/19/18)[:]

[:en]SPIRITUAL GIFTS (vs. 1-11) The issue of spiritual gifts was splitting the Corinthian church.  It had become symbol of spiritual power causing rivalries.  Some people developed spiritual pride thinking that they were more spiritual than others because of their gifts.  They used their gifts to manipulate others and served their own self-interest.  The misuse of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 12[:]

[:en]PROPRIETY IN WORSHIP (vs. 1-16) In Corinthian church, there arose a big problem concerning morals because of two cultural backgrounds between Jewish and Greek women.  Jewish women always covered their heads in worship while Greek women are used to worship without head coverings.  Paul offered solution that came from his desire for unity among church… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 11[:]

[:en]WARNINGS FROM ISRAEL’S HISTORY (vs. 1-13_ Paul reminded the believers that God was not pleased with the people of Israelite because they commited the following sins:  Idolatry – they made a gold calf and worshiped it in the wilderness (Exo. 32).  Later, the Israelites also worshiped Baal of Peor (Num. 25:1-9) Sexual immorality – The… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 10[:]

[:en]THE RIGHTS OF AN APOSTLE (vs. 1-27) When some Corinthians questioned Paul’s authority and apostleship, he defended by saying that the personally saw and talked with Christ and was called by Him. Paul had the right to hospitality, to be married and to be paid for his work.  But he willingly gave up these rights… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 9[:]

[:en]FOOD SACRIFICED TO THE IDOLS (vs. 1-13) For a matured Christian, eating foods sacrificed to idols is nothing because he considers idols as nothing.  But he should avoid eating it if it will offend some Chrisitians with sensitive conscience.  A Christian friend is tied to Chrstian responsibility.  New believers are sensitive to what is right… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 8[:]