Tag: goddess

  • Propriety in Worship of the Church – 1 Corinthians 14

    Paul wanted his churches to exhibit a modesty and propriety recognized by the surrounding culture, especially in worship. (1 Corinthians 14) THE BAKER ILLUSTRATED BIBLE COMMENTARY P.1303 An Overview of Paul’s Epistle Most outlines of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians include what we are about to read next under a smaller heading of ‘spiritual…

    Corinth woman dressed modestly and goddess grandmother of the city
  • Approaching Athens 2 – Addressing gods and goddesses

    The Apostle’s introduction and approach are most gracious in addressing a crowd of men whose religious celebrations of their gods and goddesses would seem most sinful to every Jew in Athens. Addressing Athena & the men who idolize her The Apostle Paul, a Roman citizen who has also been speaking with the Jews of Athens…

    While approaching 1st century Athens Acts 17 records that the Apostle Paul encountered one of perhaps many altars inscribed to unknown gods or goddesses