Tag: 1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians Chapter 7 – Living Faithfully in Every Calling Paul answers questions from the Corinthian believers regarding marriage, sexual relations, singleness, and the challenges of serving God in various circumstances. His counsel is Spirit-filled, balancing personal preference with divine command. Whether married, single, widowed, or engaged, Paul’s call is...

1 Corinthians Chapter 6 – Glorifying God in Body and Spirit Paul confronts two major issues in the Corinthian church: believers dragging one another into pagan courts, and rampant sexual immorality. Both reveal a loss of spiritual identity. He reminds them that the saints will judge the world—so why appeal...

1 Corinthians Chapter 5 – Purity in the Midst of Corruption Paul exposes a shocking case of sin that the Corinthian church failed to confront. Instead of mourning, they boasted—revealing a dangerous tolerance for evil within their ranks. With firm authority, Paul instructs the believers to discipline the unrepentant man,...

1 Corinthians Chapter 4 – Servants, Stewards, and Suffering for Christ In this chapter, Paul continues confronting pride and division in the Corinthian church. He reminds them that apostles are not celebrities—they are servants and stewards who will be judged by God. Paul calls believers to humility, warning against boasting and...

1 Corinthians Chapter 3 – Building on Christ, Not Carnality Paul turns from the contrast of spiritual and natural understanding to expose the root of division in the church: carnal thinking. He urges believers to mature in faith, stop glorifying human leaders, and build with lasting materials on the only true...

1 Corinthians Chapter 2 – The Wisdom of God Revealed by the Spirit In this chapter, Paul continues his letter to the Corinthians by explaining that the power of the gospel lies not in human eloquence but in the demonstration of the Spirit. He teaches that the wisdom of God is hidden...

1 Corinthians Chapter 1 – The Power and Wisdom of the Cross Paul opens by affirming the Corinthians’ calling and gifts, then quickly addresses a core problem—division. Believers were aligning with leaders instead of Christ. Paul refocuses them on the cross, which defies human wisdom but reveals God’s power to those who...