Our Work Is Not in Vain (1 Corinthians 15:58)

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In 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)

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The use of what have come to be called “spiritual gifts” (12:1) seems to have caused much contention in the church...

Everyone Gets Their Fair Share (1 Corinthians 9:7–10)

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In 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)

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Paul addresses the question of whether the promised return of the Lord implies that Christians should abandon ordinary...

Christian Leadership as Service (1 Corinthians 4:1–4)

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In this passage, Paul offers a definitive statement of what it means to be a leader.

Do Good Work (1 Corinthians 3:10–17)

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Paul introduces the metaphor of a building under construction in order to make a new point—do good work. This point is...

The Need for a Common Vision (1 Corinthians 1:10–17)

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Paul states in thesis-like fashion what he is trying to accomplish by writing 1 Corinthians.[8] “I appeal to you,...

Introduction to 1 Corinthians

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No other letter in the New Testament gives us a more practical pic­ture of applying the Christian faith to the...