Giving financially to the cause of Christ is an important function for every child of God. While there is some misunderstanding about how we should give, it is certainly not because the Bible is unclear about it. Paul gives the church clear and explicit instructions. 1 Corinthians 16:1 (ESV) 1 Now concerning the collection for […]
One of the most effective strategies that Satan has is getting us to be inconsistent when it comes to our Christianity. Finishing the race is much harder than beginning it. As Christians, we must develop a stubborn heart when it comes to serving God. It must be our fixed purpose to follow Jesus every day. […]
In 1 Corinthians 15:12-58, we have the most extensive teaching on the resurrection in the Bible. It is both informative (though it does not answer all our questions) and inspiring. The doctrine of the resurrection is one of the foundational teachings of Christianity. Paul reasons that if there is no resurrection, then Christ has not […]
The attitude of Paul is one that we should all share. Even though he was a famous apostle of Christ, he never allowed it to cause him to be puffed up. He realized that whatever he accomplished in Christ was by the grace of God. 1 Corinthians 15:10 (ESV) 10 But by the grace of […]
In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul gives instructions meant to regulate the worship services of the saints. The saints at Corinth were worshipping God in a such a way that was disorderly. This led Paul to give them the following admonition. 1 Corinthians 14:40 (ESV) 40 But all things should be done decently and in order. […]
We live in a society that devalues marriage. The majority of people in the world believe that marriage is nothing more than a secular contract that can be broken over the smallest offenses, or even over no offense at all. It is not unusual at all for a person to be married, divorced, and remarried […]
First Corinthians 13:13 teaches us definitively that the miraculous gifts of the first century have ceased. I am not saying that God cannot or never does perform miracles today. I would not attempt to put God into a box like that. God is a supernatural being with omnipotent power and strength. I am saying, however, […]
One of the great characteristics of love is that it will never cease. After describing the way love behaves, Paul made this simple statement. 1 Corinthians 13:8 (ESV) 8 Love never ends… The permanency of love makes it the greatest gift of all. It will last throughout eternity. While all of the gifts that the […]
In our last blog, we observed what Paul taught about love personified. This is a critical portion of God’s Word because if we do not behave with the proper kind of love, we will not inherit the kingdom of God. So, let’s continue with Paul’s teaching from 1 Corinthians 13. 1 Corinthians 13:6-8 (ESV) 6 […]
It is important to know that love is an action word. Agape love is that which always acts in the best interest of whatever is loved. Acting in the best interest of others is what love is all about, but it begins with acting. How does love act? In 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Paul personifies love, […]