Jan 29, 2024

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

In discussing the issue of eating food that had been offered to idols, Paul emphasizes our commitment to one another.  Our love for each other must govern our behavior, especially when we have differences of opinion.  The apostle ends his exhortation by saying, "If food makes my...

Jan 21, 2024

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:4-6

In his discussion of the issue of eating food that had been offered to idols and then sold in the marketplace, Paul responds to the notion that there are many gods.  In 1 Corinthians 4:6, we have a declaration that proclaims at least three massive truths.

"For although there may be...

Jan 14, 2024

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

1 Corinthians 8:1 begins with the words "Now concerning food offered to idols."  For the next three chapters Paul will address issues that spring from this matter.  In the first century is was believed that demons attached themselves to food and entered human beings when they...

Jan 7, 2024

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

The apostle Paul has covered a wide range of topics regarding marriage in this chapter.  To this point he has written concerning folks who are married, divorced, and widowed.  Now he addresses people who have never been married.

Though he certainly does not view being single as...

Jan 1, 2024

Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 7:10-24

Paul covers several specific issues in this chapter regarding marriage … including sexual relations in marriage, divorce, remarriage, and singleness.  In the present passage there are two marital situations in view, though this passage does not address every nuance that might...