1 Corinthians 10

1 Corinthians 10

Sept. 6, 2022 In chapter 10, Paul returns to defending his ministry against those “super-apostles” (11:5) and “false apostles” (11:13) who are attacking his legitimacy. v1-12 – Paul addresses his critics in the Corinthian church and...
St. Augustine Pronunciation

St. Augustine Pronunciation

ABSTRACT: The pronunciation of Augustine’s name is a matter of some dispute, between those (including most British scholars) who pronounce it aw-GUS-tin, and those who pronounce it AW-gus-teen. This essay argues for the former as the preferred pronunciation. It is...
1 Corinthians 9

1 Corinthians 9

Sept. 5, 2022 v1-5 – Paul knows the Corinthian’s readiness to participate in the collection for the Christian in Jerusalem, but he also knows the human weakness to delay or procrastinate upon good intentions. Therefore he is sending them instructions and a...
2 Corinthians 8

2 Corinthians 8

Sept. 2, 2022 2 Corinthians 8 There is a clear shift of topics from chapters 1-7, where Paul explains his ministry, and chapters 8-9, where he instructs giving. These two chapters lay out the need to give and give generously. v1-7 Paul tells the Corinthian church...