1 John: Walking in the Light

Bible Commentary

Although written under greatly different circumstances than James,[1] 1 John also challenges the notion that faith can...

Suffering Under the World’s Authorities (1 Peter 2:13–4:19)

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David Hataj, CEO, Egerton Gear, Inc., on Non-Judgmental Corporate Culture Change  I returned home...

The Problem of Idleness in Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians 4:9–12 and 2 Thessalonians 3:6–16)

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First 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)

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Working Faith (1 Thessalonians 1:1–4:8) In light of the problems with work that will emerge later in the epistles, it...

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...