Church Discipline and the Path to Restoration – 2 Corinthians 1:15-2:11 Paul tells the Corinthian church that while he had planned to visit them, he delayed his coming—not out of indecision, as he asks: 2 Corinthians 1:17 (CSB) “Now when I planned this, was I of...
Comfort That Comes From Suffering – 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Paul opens 2 Corinthians with a blessing: 2 Corinthians 1:3 (CSB) “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.” Mercy and comfort—God offers...
Do Everything in Love – 1 Corinthians 16:13-24 Paul is wrapping up his letter to the Corinthian church. He has instructed them on many vital matters: unity in Christ rather than division over teachers, the misuse of grace leading to immorality in the church,...
Is Our Faith In Vain? – 1 Corinthians 15:12-58 Some claim, “There is no resurrection of the dead.” But can we have the gospel, salvation, and forgiveness without Jesus’ resurrection? 1 Corinthians 15:13-14 (CSB) “If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not...
Most Important – 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (CSB) Paul turns to the core of our faith—the gospel—after addressing various aspects of church life in Corinth. 1 Corinthians 15:1-2a (CSB) “Now I want to make clear for you, brothers and sisters, the gospel I preached to...
