The book of 1 Corinthians is applied theology. It expresses Paul's concern for a particular church and its specific problems. Yet it has become significant for the church throughout the ages. It addresses topics that are of perennial interest: marriage and singleness, idolatry, communion in church, the role of spiritual gifts, the end times, the world's influence on the church, tensions between the wealthy and the poor, and many other topics. |
STEP 1: Read 1 Corinthians 1 |
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written:
"I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;
the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate."
Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. Continue Reading › |
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1 Corinthians 13: Why Is Love So Important? Love as described in 1 Corinthians 13 is best understood as a way of life, lived in imitation of Jesus Christ, that is focused not on oneself but on the "other" and his or her good. Speaking in Tongues. What is the proper role of tongues in worship? The nature of tongues and their role in worship were among the issues affecting the church in Corinth. The head of the woman is man? How to understand headship in 1 Corinthians 11:3. What Paul writes in this verse has generated enormous discussion. Specifically, it raises two difficult questions. First, should the word "man" be translated as "husband," and "woman" as "wife"? Second, what does the word "head" mean in this context? |
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