by David Delmotte | Aug 24, 2022 | Blog
August 24, 2022 2 Corinthians is most likely Paul’s fourth letter to the Corinthian church. He established the church during an 18-month stay from the fall of 50 AD to the spring of 52 AD (Acts18). He then wrote his first letter, which no longer exists,...
by David Delmotte | Aug 22, 2022 | Blog
August 22, 2022 1 Corinthians 15 Paul addresses the confusion and, most likely, divisions in the church at Corinth over the doctrine of the resurrection. v1-11 – The resurrection of Jesus is a historical fact, and at the time of Paul’s...
by David Delmotte | Aug 19, 2022 | Blog
1 Corinthians 14 In this chapter, Paul continues his emphasis on love and returns to the topic of spiritual gifts. Near the end of the chapter, Paul gives instructions on orderly worship. v1-12 – Love is superior to the gift of prophecy (ch 13 & v1),...
by David Delmotte | Aug 15, 2022 | Blog
August 15, 2022 1 Corinthians 10 Careful, church, careful… ancient Israel tasted and forsook God’s blessings and chose idolatry leading to destruction. v1-13 Do not be idolaters. v7 Do not be sexually immoral. v8 Do not put Christ to the test. v9 Do not grumble. v10...
by David Delmotte | Aug 12, 2022 | Blog
1 Corinthians 9 Paul argues that he is fully entitled to certain rights as an apostle, but he willingly and gladly gives them up, so there is no hindrance to preaching and advancing the gospel. Chapter 9 continues the theme from chapter 8 on the relationship between...
