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The Problem of Idleness in Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians 4:9–12 and 2 Thessalonians 3:6–16)
Bible CommentaryFirst Thessalonians 4:9–12 and 2 Thessalonians 3:6–16 address work directly.[1] Scholars continue to debate...
Working Faith, Finishing Up, and Keeping the Faith (1 Thess. 1:1–4:8; 4:13–5:28; 2 Thess. 1:1-2:17)
Bible CommentaryWorking Faith (1 Thessalonians 1:1–4:8) In light of the problems with work that will emerge later in the epistles, it...
Godliness With Contentment Is Great Gain (1 Timothy 6:3-10, 17-19)
Bible CommentaryThe last section of 1 Timothy is packed with powerful exhortations and warnings for rich Christians. (We will skip over...
Our Work Is Not in Vain (1 Corinthians 15:58)
Bible CommentaryIn chapter 15, Paul conducts a lengthy discussion of the resurrection, and he applies his conclusions directly to work....
Spiritual Gifts in Community (1 Corinthians 12:1–14:40)
Bible CommentaryThe use of what have come to be called “spiritual gifts” (12:1) seems to have caused much contention in the church...
God’s Glory is the Ultimate Goal (1 Corinthians 10)
Bible CommentaryIn the course of an extended argument beginning in chapter 8 on an issue of critical importance to believers in...
Everyone Gets Their Fair Share (1 Corinthians 9:7–10)
Bible CommentaryIn chapter 9, Paul explains why he initially chose not to accept direct financial support from the Corinthian church...
Maintain the Proper Perspective (1 Corinthians 7:29–31)
Bible CommentaryPaul addresses the question of whether the promised return of the Lord implies that Christians should abandon ordinary...
Bloom Where You Are Planted (1 Corinthians 7:20–24)
Bible CommentaryYou don't need the perfect job to serve God or experience the life he intends for you.
Christian Leadership as Service (1 Corinthians 4:1–4)
Bible CommentaryIn this passage, Paul offers a definitive statement of what it means to be a leader.
Do Good Work (1 Corinthians 3:10–17)
Bible CommentaryPaul introduces the metaphor of a building under construction in order to make a new point—do good work. This point is...
Status in Church and at Work: Friends in Low Places (1 Corinthians 1:18–31)
Bible CommentaryPaul reminds the congregation in Corinth that most of them do not come from the ranks of the privileged classes. “Not...