Today’s posting is about Paul’s deep concern for the idol worshipping taking place in polytheistic Corinth. The historical context of ancient Corinth may be quite different than today’s society, but the message remains applicable today — more than 20 centuries later.
Read MoreWe continue to cover Paul’s teachings on the role of women in the church and in worship, with passages from his first letter to the Corinthians that are often misunderstood.
Read MoreConsider Paul’s teaching in chapter 12 on the nature of spiritual gifts. Each of us has such gifts. As we recognize Christ’s enormous sacrifice on the cross, we should contemplate our own gifts through which we can serve Him as a member of the body of Christ in advancing the Kingdom.
Read MoreOn Easter Sunday, I thought it would be appropriate to post chapter 13 of 1 Corinthians in its entirety. This chapter is often referred to as the “love chapter” and is easily recognized as perhaps the most popular biblical passage to be recited at weddings.
Read MoreA topic that divides many Christians today is the spiritual gift of speaking in tongues. We can gain clarity on this matter by reading Paul’s views with an understanding of the context of the worshipping practices at the time in Corinth.
Read MoreThis passage of Scripture is filled with hope about the glorious new life and spiritual bodies God will give us in the afterlife.
Read MoreToday’s devotional is the last one to focus on First Corinthians. Paul ends this letter with a lovely and hopeful declaration that we will ultimately be raised imperishable and that death will be swallowed up in our victory.
Read MoreToday’s devotional is on 2 Corinthians Chapter 1 and looks at the comfort God can provide to those who suffer.
Read MoreThis passage of Scripture demonstrates the powerful strategy Paul used to motivate the Corinthian church —by expressing love and confidence rather than criticizing.
Read MoreWelcome to our Epistles of Paul series. For the next few days we’ll be exploring Paul’s letter to the Romans. Your thoughts and comments are welcomed.
Read MoreThe overall theme of Paul’s letter to the Romans is God’s plan of salvation and righteousness for Jews and Gentiles alike.
Read MoreToday’s devotional reading focuses on Romans 1 and examines issues of identifying with sin and how it can provide glimpses of God.
Read MoreIt is difficult at times for us to admit that we are sinners. And we are often warned against using broad generalizations that may not always apply.
Read MoreChapter 4 reminds the Romans that God’s unmerited, undeserved gift of grace comes not from adherence to the law or from our good works but rather simply in response to our abiding faith.
Read MoreThis devotional reading of Romans 5 looks at Paul’s way of harmonizing the Old Testament with the New.Please take some time to read and respond. Bless you all for participating in this process.
Read MoreThis chapter provides much fodder for contemplation, debate and discussion. It is a very strong declarative by Paul on how we should live our lives after being declared innocent or righteous by God.
Read MoreChapter 7 of Romans can be very confusing if we read selected verses out of context. Please join me as we explore issues of temptation and sinful transgressions.
Read MoreThis devotional reading looks at Chapter 8 and continues to examine how we may live a more righteous way of life, free from the constant reminders of our sinful nature.
Read MoreThis devotional reading focuses on two of the most frequently quoted verses of the entire New Testament – Romans 8:28 and Romans 8:38-39.
Read MoreThis devotional looks at Romans 9 and examines the sovereignty of God and who will be saved. Please take a moment to read and respond. I am interested in hearing your thoughts. God bless.
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