In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God (1 Corinthians 11:11-12). I like Paul. … Continue reading
Category Archives: 1 Corinthians
A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God; but the woman is the glory of man. For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; neither was man created … Continue reading
Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head–it is just as though her head were shaved. If a woman does not … Continue reading
Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head (1 Corinthians 11:4). When my students enter my classroom, I expect them to remove their hats. There are practical reasons for this–like making sure they’re not wearing … Continue reading
But I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God (1 Corinthians 11:3). Well, here we go. You know, I thought … Continue reading
I praise you for remembering me in everything and for holding to the teachings, just as I passed them on to you (1 Corinthians 11:2). My bible is a bit tattered, to be honest. It’s dog-eared, and the front cover … Continue reading
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1). I gotta tell you something, Beloved. Just between you and me I would love to be able to say what Paul says here. To be able to … Continue reading
Eat anything sold in the meat market without raising questions of conscience, for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. If some unbeliever invites you to a meal and you want to go, eat whatever is put before … Continue reading
“Everything is permissible”–but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible”–but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others (1 Corinthians 10:23-24). It’s not about you. Amazing how often this idea recurs in Scripture. … Continue reading
Consider the people of Israel: Do not those who eat the sacrifices participate in the altar? Do I mean then that a sacrifice offered to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything? No, but the sacrifices of … Continue reading