by MrsJAllen | Oct 21, 2022 | 1corinthians
As we wrap up our study of chapter 7, let’s remind ourselves of what Paul is not saying. He’s not saying it’s bad to be married or even to get married. He’s also not saying all Christians should stay or become single. He’s simply pointing out what it means to be...
by MrsJAllen | Oct 20, 2022 | 1corinthians
So far this week, we’ve been talking about staying where God has placed us—whether that’s as a spouse or a single person. Our romantic relationships and our life stage aren’t about us, but we often think they are. But today we hit a passage near the end of the chapter...
by MrsJAllen | Oct 19, 2022 | 1corinthians
There’s an idea among Christians that says you’re only a really good Christian if you do certain things for God—like be a missionary in an impoverished country or sell your suburban house to live in the inner city. While living radically for Jesus can be a good,...
by MrsJAllen | Oct 18, 2022 | 1corinthians
We talk a lot about personal rights in today’s world—especially in the United States. Culture says we’re owed sexual fulfillment. We’re entitled to romance. But what God says about sex and relationships is entirely different. If we follow Paul’s logic from the...
by MrsJAllen | Oct 17, 2022 | 1corinthians
Reading 1 Corinthians feels like watching Paul take the Corinthians on a walk through their problems and we’re just along for the ride. It’s similar to taking a guided tour through an art museum. The guide plants you in front of painting after painting, pointing out...
by MrsJAllen | Oct 14, 2022 | 1corinthians
We’ve come to the end of another difficult passage in 1 Corinthians. So, for this final day, we’re going to take a step back. Chapter 6 demands a lot from us. It asks us to act in a way that contradicts everything the world stands for. That’s what it means to be a...
