Paul speaks to his reader about his rights as an apostle. Shouldn’t he share the same rights as any other apostle? Yes. But he forgoes these rights for a purpose. “The laborer is worthy of his hire.” This concept is present in both new and old testaments. Paul had every right to expect to receive […]
Paul is beginning to address “freedom” under the new covenant. In our reading today he addresses eating restrictions. But his real message focuses on loving your brother above your freedoms. I’m assuming this topic had to do with the Corinthian’s original letter to Paul. They apparently possessed knowledge that it was not a sin to […]
Paul continues to address the subject of sex within the body of Christ. He returns to the question regarding remaining free of sexual relations. He specifically addresses marriage. Does one marry or remain single? There is no “Thus saith the Lord” here. Paul instead gives his opinion as a trusted servant of God. He also […]
Paul’s theme in our reading focuses on what happens after God brings you into His family. What is required? What’s next? This passage is a little difficult for me to understand. I’m just going to go with what I received after reading it and thinking about it. I hope what I share helps you. When […]
Paul, in our reading today, answers a question posed to him by the Corinthian church. I would love to have seen their letter. According to my bible helps, Paul will address three of their questions. I wonder if there were more questions in that letter. Also, what prompted these questions? The first question is written […]