As Paul concludes his letter he makes one last appeal for the Corinthians to stop using their preferences as a means to be 'approved' by God. When believers argue about…
As Paul closes his letter he shares his future plans to see them and a desire to collect money for the poor believers in Jerusalem. Paul helps us see two…
As Paul finishes teaching about our resurrection, he explains how quickly it will happen and how it takes the 'sting' out of death. Because of our sure hope, we can…
Paul explains as best he can how our resurrection will happen. Using earthly illustrations to explain heavenly concepts never quite makes the mark. But essentially Paul reassures us that God…
Paul expands on resurrection showing the many benefits that happen because Jesus rose. Since Jesus rose, it sets into motion God's end time plan to ultimately bring us together with…
Paul now shows the reality of the resurrection and how important it is for our faith. Jesus' own resurrection guarantees ours. Paul shows the negative implications of doubting our own…
Paul now returns to the topic he wanted tow rite about - the gospel. Here he defines it as introduction to a more detailed study of the resurrection and its…
As he closes this section of spiritual gifts, Paul encourages the church to come together in an orderly fashion not a disruptive, whoever-feels-like-speaking fashion. He lays down some sound applicational…
Paul continues to show the benefits of prophesying over tongues for the simple and obvious reason that one is understandable. But the other is more 'exciting'. The Corinthians had a…
Paul challenges the Corinthians to pursue the spiritual gifts that benefit more people - in this case prophecy more than tongues. With the eventual disappearance of the role of prophets…
