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...
I Will Show You an Even Better Way – 1 Corinthians 12:31-14:1a Paul has just described how God has given gifts to the church through the Spirit, emphasizing that no one gift is inherently more important than another. Using the analogy of the human body, he...
A Meal to Remember – 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Paul expresses strong disapproval of the Corinthian church’s observance of the Lord’s Supper, noting it’s doing more harm than good. 1 Corinthians 11:17-18 (CSB) “Now in giving this instruction I do not praise you,...
Not Giving in to Temptation – 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 (CSB) Paul uses Israel’s exodus in 1 Corinthians 10 to warn the church today. Scripture offers examples for our benefit, showing that God hates sin and judges those who choose it. 1 Corinthians 10:1, 5-6 (CSB)...
Don’t Cause Others to Stumble – 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (CSB) Paul tackles a challenging issue in the early church—eating meat offered to idols. He begins by addressing the pride that often accompanies knowledge. 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 (CSB) “Now about food sacrificed...
Soul Ties: Sex, the Bond & Belonging – 1 Corinthians 6:13-7:9 Our world often cheapens sex, treating it as casual and consequence-free. But in 1 Corinthians, Paul reveals a deeper truth about our bodies and sexuality. We all have daily needs, like hunger for...
