Sep 24, 2023

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Continuing his exhortations about the arrogance which had taken root in the church in Corinth, Paul draws a sharp contrast between what pride looks like and what humility looks like.  It is significant that of the multiplied sins on display in the Corinthian church, the apostle...

Sep 17, 2023

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

This passage is about the faithfulness of God's people and the coming day of judgment regarding that faithfulness.  "It is required of stewards that they be found faithful" (1 Cor 4:2).  God's evaluation is always right and in accordance with what is true.  According to this text,...

Sep 10, 2023

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23

A strong case can be made that the deepest root of the disease of sin is pride.  The Bible has a lot to say about pride.  "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall" (Prov 16:18).  "When pride comes, then comes disgrace" (Prov 11:2).  "God opposes...

Sep 4, 2023

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

In our passage, Paul changes from an agricultural metaphor to an architectural metaphor, in describing the church. In 1 Corinthians 3:9 the apostle had said "You are God’s field, God’s building." In that verse we see both pictures. In today’s section, the church now is...