Tag: 1 Corinthians

  • Abide in Marriage, Singleness and Christ – 1 Corinthians 7

    If I could offer just one word of advice for married life of the saints in Christ it would be, “abide.” It’s a rather archaic word once defining the lives of those living in Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul uses abide as many times in his first letter to the Corinthian Church, as does the…

    Marital Status form Single, Married, Widowed, Divorced. hand checking Married box - Abide
  • How Dare You Defer Discipline 1 Corinthians 6

    Church discipline continues to be the focus of the Apostle’s letter. Previously Paul spoke of Judgment between Christ and Satan, but by discipline the Apostle does not mean judgement of Corinthians who do not identify with Christ Jesus. So now Paul INSISTS that the Corinthians judge a fellow church member in this case of moral…

    Justice and Discipline of the People - a view of the Supreme Court of the US building
  • Spiritual Pride Immorality Judged 1 Corinthians 5

    Does Spiritual Pride prevent christians who come to church on Sunday from offering more than a cup of coffee (very light with lots of froth) to Corinthians (or Cincinnatians) seeking the Lord Jesus? Previously in this first letter to his beloved believers in Corinth the Apostle has suggested: For the Kingdom of God is not…