Studies on #1 Corinthians
Orderly Innovation: The Message Over the Messenger
God is a God of peace, not confusion. Paul provides the final guardrails for public worship, ensuring that our local "innovation" never distracts from the unchanging Gospel.
The Clear Voice: Building the Team Over the Individual
Spiritual maturity means moving the spotlight off ourselves. Paul addresses the public gathering to show that true worship demands clarity, order, and deep engagement of the mind.
The Blueprint of Agape: The Way of Excellence
Spiritual gifts and deep wisdom are worthless without the defining mark of the Christian life. Paul pauses his correction of the church to paint a portrait of unconditional love.
The Blueprint of the Body: Gifts, Order, and the Right Seats
You are not a spare part. Paul breaks down the divine design of spiritual gifts to show how a thriving church relies on a healthy division of labor.
Order, Honor, and the Orderly Table
Navigating cultural chaos with timeless truth. Paul addresses how our public worship and private hearts must reflect the honor of Christ.
Wilderness Warnings and Common Ground
Learning from the past to navigate the temptations of the present. Paul uses Israel’s history to show us how to flee idolatry and feast on Christ.
The Athlete of the Gospel: Relinquishing Rights for the Race
Is your 'right' more important than your 'reach'? Paul defends his ministry by showing that true power is found in becoming a servant to all.
Knowledge vs. Love: The Diet of a Disciple
Christian maturity is not measured by how much 'freedom' you can handle, but by how much 'freedom' you are willing to lay down for someone else.
Bloom Where You Are Planted
God doesn't wait for your circumstances to be perfect to use you; He called you for a purpose exactly where you are today.
Bought with a Price: The Art of Restoration
Redemption is not just about being forgiven; it is about being bought back and painstakingly restored to the Master’s original intent.
The Living Hope: Resurrection Reality
The Resurrection is not just a nice story; it is the hinge upon which all of history—and our eternity—swings.
The Clean House: Integrity and Influence
We cannot effectively defend the faith to the world if we are celebrating sin within the church. Judgment begins at home.
The Trusted Messenger: Stewardship and Story
God has entrusted us with a mystery. We aren't just giving information; we are giving our lives as fathers and mothers in the faith.
The Master Builder: Foundation and Framework
We aren't a social club or a fan club for teachers—we are a building site under the direction of a Master Builder.
The Prepared Mind: Wisdom, Weakness, and Warfare
God doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called. This week we look at how to 'gird up' our minds when we feel unqualified.
United in the Call: The Wisdom of the Cross
God doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called. In 1 Corinthians 1, we see how a diverse, gifted, and sometimes messy community is unified by the power of the Cross.
