Amen (1 Corinthians 16:24). And so, we come to the end of the letter. It’s only taken two years–albeit with many detours along the way. Beloved, thank you for making the journey with me. Please forgive me for any wrong … Continue reading
My love to all of you in Christ Jesus (1 Corinthians 16:24). As my grandma would have said, this has been a tough row to hoe. Paul has spent many pages counseling, correcting, and rebuking his friends from Corinth. I … Continue reading
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. (1 Corinthians 16:23). Grace Unmerited favor Paul began this letter by wishing the Corinthians grace. By definition, grace is something they couldn’t earn and could never deserve. They could only receive. … Continue reading
If anyone does not love the Lord–a curse be upon him. Come, O Lord! (1 Corinthians 16:22) Ouch I mean, isn’t that a little extreme–calling down curses? Aren’t we supposed to love everybody? Beloved, Paul has spent sixteen chapters preaching … Continue reading
The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets in their house. All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with … Continue reading
I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you. For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition (1 Corinthians 16:17-18). Paul misses his friends at Corinth. Yes, … Continue reading
You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. I urge you, brothers, to submit to such as these, and to everyone who joins in … Continue reading
Do everything in love (1 Corinthians 16:14). Love is more than an emotion. More than an action It’s an attitude. When you love someone, you are putting them first. Their life, their needs, their desires come before your own. To … Continue reading
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong (1 Corinthians 16:13). You are in a battle. You are under attack from multiple directions. Society fills your head with lies about who you are and what … Continue reading
Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity (1 Corinthians 16:12). Our brother Apollos Do you … Continue reading