2 Corinthians 9 Commentary This letter feels like an internal communication between family members. Of course, it is. You feel like the items of discussion need not bother you. At the same time, these family matters are public issues for the church and the churches.Verse 2 introduces another term: Help. You help others when youContinueContinue reading “2 Corinthians 9 Commentary”
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2 Corinthians 4 Commentary
2 Corinthians 4 Commentary A medical doctor is one by qualification. There are papers to back it up. Saints are missionaries by zero qualification. Verse 1 seems to communicate this understanding. It is all through the mercy of God. They are salesmen and saleswomen. Strange salespersons; honest salespersons. They don’t use deception. They don’t distortContinueContinue reading “2 Corinthians 4 Commentary”
2 Corinthians 3 Commentary
2 Corinthians 3 Commentary Paul’s advert is strange. The Church at Corinth is Paul’s advert. You probably understand why he wants this advert polished. But don’t be mistaken, this advert is not for cameras and social media rankings! Opinion polls won’t pick it; it is written in human hearts. And only the one who searchesContinueContinue reading “2 Corinthians 3 Commentary”
2 Corinthians 2 Commentary
2 Corinthians 2 Commentary News of sin in the church should cause “great distress and anguish of heart”. There should be “many tears”. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians was written from this position. We fully understand it. We also appreciate the effect the letter had on the church.The letter served its purpose. Confrontation isContinueContinue reading “2 Corinthians 2 Commentary”
1 Corinthians 16 Commentary
1 Corinthians 16 Commentary This chapter gives us two areas of monetary support that the churches gave. One went to HQ in Jerusalem, while the other supported traveling missionaries like Paul. Verses 3 and 6. Money isn’t the only item the church should give. Let the church be a place of friendship, honor, and encouragement. TheContinueContinue reading “1 Corinthians 16 Commentary”
1 Corinthians 14 Commentary
1 Corinthians 14 Commentary The prophets in the Old Testament like Samuel or Elijah delivered God’s word to the people. The prophet in the New Testament delivers the word of Jesus to the people. What is Jesus saying today? What are the instructions? This is prophecy. Let the believers prioritize prophecy! Prophecy is repeating theContinueContinue reading “1 Corinthians 14 Commentary”
1 Corinthians 13 Commentary
1 Corinthians 13 Commentary Paul’s background as a rabbi is difficult to conceal. Remember the teacher of the Law who tested the LORD Jesus with a question, “Which commandment is the greatest”? He could easily have been Paul! We know Paul was going to be impressed with the response from the LORD Jesus. A convertedContinueContinue reading “1 Corinthians 13 Commentary”
1 Corinthians 11 Commentary
1 Corinthians 11 Commentary The only reason you must listen to me is because I follow Christ, Paul says. There are so many voices out there but we only hear the voice of Christ. The scriptures are the voice of Christ.The Creator God is worshipped within the context of a people’s culture. If our cultureContinueContinue reading “1 Corinthians 11 Commentary”
1 Corinthians 10 Commentary
1 Corinthians 10 Commentary It is enough to mention that Jesus provided manna in the wilderness. But must you also say He was actually the manna Himself? Whatever Paul is thinking about! Regardless, there we have it. And Jesus confirms it. “IAM the bread of life” Chapter 10 is a high point. Jesus is theContinueContinue reading “1 Corinthians 10 Commentary”
1 Corinthians 8 Commentary
1 Corinthians 8 Commentary This is Corinth and not Rome, but the message is the same: “We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Romans 15 verse 1. The key word is knowledge. Don’t let your superior knowledge stumble the less knowledgeable.Out there is allContinueContinue reading “1 Corinthians 8 Commentary”
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