by MrsJAllen | Oct 26, 2022 | 1corinthians
It’s a great feeling when we know something someone else doesn’t. Whether it’s the best route to a burger joint, the proper way to change a tire, or the name of the president of Turkey, pride bubbles up in us when our knowledge surpasses everyone else’s. The same...
by MrsJAllen | Oct 25, 2022 | 1corinthians
Yesterday we did not look into the culture of Corinth yet. So, before we jump into the text, let’s get a little background. As we’ve said before, Corinth had temples for many gods, and one of the common practices of the day was offering sacrifices to those gods. They...
by MrsJAllen | Oct 24, 2022 | 1corinthians
We’re at the halfway point in 1 Corinthians. Since the beginning of this study, we’ve walked through Paul’s frustrations with the Corinthians’ actions. In chapter 5 we talked about sinful practices that even non-Christians deplore. In chapters 6 and 7, Paul spoke...
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,...
