Category: 1 Corinthians

What does Paul brag about in His ministry? In today's reading he make it clear that it is not mystical experiences. Rather Paul's claim is that he speaks "in Christ" for their building up. May all of us be in churches where Christ's word is taught for our good. This week we will be finishing … Continue reading 2 Corinthians Chapter 12

Today Paul moves into the last section of his second letter to the Corinthians. Having given instruction about his ministry, and guided them in the collection for the church in Jerusalem, he now moves to vindication of his ministry. Click HERE to get a copy of the reading plan. Click HERE or on the image … Continue reading 2 Corinthians Chapter 10

This is it! You are at the end of 1 Corinthians. In today's reading Paul wraps up the letter by providing information about the collection he is making, his intention regarding a visit to Corinth, and instructions about the men and women who he cooperates with in ministry. Starting tomorrow I will be making a … Continue reading 1 Corinthians Chapter 16

The Gospel message of salvation through Christ alone by faith alone is absolutely central to our life and to the church. Getting the Gospel right is foundational to our salvation, sanctification, and ultimate glorification. Paul's mission in this chapter is to make sure we get the Gospel right. If you are new to Reading Romans … Continue reading 1 Corinthians Chapter 15

By God's grace every saved person has a spiritual gift. Not only that in Romans 12:6 we are urged to put them to use. In today's chapter Paul provides some guidelines on how these gifts are to be used for the building up of Jesus' church. If you are new to Reading Romans through Revelation … Continue reading 1 Corinthians Chapter 14

In this short, majestic, and moving chapter Paul explains how love works in the Church to guide and regulate all the other spiritual gifts. Without love, we are just making noise. With love, we work together to build up the whole body. If you are new to Reading Romans through Revelation my recommendation is that … Continue reading 1 Corinthians Chapter 13

You and all have been blessed with spiritual gifts. Although they are gifts to us, they are not gifts for us. Rather they are gifts to the church, even your local church. In 1 Corinthians 12 Paul explains how these gifts are to be used in harmony for the building up of the church. If … Continue reading 1 Corinthians Chapter 12

Are divisions in the church always wrong? When is it right to have a division? What are the right things to divide over? Paul addresses these in our reading today. If you are new to Reading Romans through Revelation my recommendation is that you just jump in with today's reading and press on from here. … Continue reading 1 Corinthians Chapter 11

Happy Friday brothers and sisters! I pray you have had a wonderful week in God's word. In today's reading Paul continues to make use of the Hebrew Scriptures to teach the New Testament church. May we heed the guidance of the Spirit who wants to keep us from sin and do all things to bring … Continue reading 1 Corinthians Chapter 10

We our jealous for our rights, and rightly so. Yet as followers of Christ, who voluntarily laid down His life for us, we are sometimes called to surrender our rights for the good of others. Today, Paul will give us an example of what it means to give our whole life for ministry to others. … Continue reading 1 Corinthians Chapter 9