Philip Bryant
Executive Director, Grace Fellowship Canada
Devotionals
A Meal to Remember – 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
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, since you...
The Order of Things – 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
The Order of Things - 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 In the preceding chapters, Paul discussed the importance of using our freedoms in a way that doesn’t hinder the gospel (chapter 9) and warned against causing others to stumble in their faith (chapter 10). He now transitions...
Not Giving in to Temptation – 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
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) “Now I...
Don’t Cause Others to Stumble – 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
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 to...
Soul Ties: Sex, the Bond & Belonging – 1 Corinthians 6:13-7:9
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 food....
Sin in the Church?!? – 1 Corinthians 5
Sin in the Church?!? We live in a very permissive culture. We have a very perverted view of grace. We have gone so far as not only confronting lies or wrong behaviour, but to celebrating those who practice them, and demonizing anyone who would bring light or...