In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul addresses those who have heard and received the gospel yet have not fully embraced its central truth. Some in Corinth denied the resurrection, revealing a faith that had begu...  Read More

John 15:1-11SummaryShortly before he is betrayed, Jesus paints a garden scene with words in the Upper Room. He calls himself the “true vine” and urges his followers to abide in him. From God’s grace, ...  Read More

This passage, though challenging, invites us to see not only the truth but the goodness of God’s design for men and women. Paul addresses worship in Corinth, correcting a misuse of Christian freedom t...  Read More

In this passage Paul helps believers navigate the difficult “gray areas” of the Christian life, issues where Scripture does not always give a simple yes or no answer. While Christians enjoy freedom in...  Read More

Paul warns believers about the subtle danger of spiritual self-deception. Using the imagery of an athlete running a race and Israel’s history in the wilderness, he reminds us that beginning the Christ...  Read More

In a divided church and a polarized world, Paul points us to the healing power of the gospel. Though he possessed real rights as an apostle, he willingly laid them down so that nothing would hinder Ch...  Read More

In a world full of “grey areas,” Paul reminds us that knowledge alone can puff up, but love builds up. Christian freedom is real, yet it must be guided by love for brothers and sisters whose conscienc...  Read More

This week we consider Paul’s pastoral teaching on singleness, marriage, and divorce. Scripture presents a high view of marriage as God’s gift that is created, sustained, and protected by him. Yet God’...  Read More

In our passage this week we see the apostle Paul tackle some thorny issues head on. He reminds the Corinthians (and us) that God’s design for our lives is good. Sex is a gift meant to flourish within...  Read More

1 Corinthians 7:17-40 In today’s scripture, we will look at the calling of a Christian. Who am I in Christ? What am I to do? How can I grow into a mature believer? In the context of the Corinthian cul...  Read More

In this passage Paul shows us that the gospel does more than forgive our sin—it also frees us from sin’s power. Through the cross, Jesus both saves us from God’s just wrath and begins the work of maki...  Read More

Paul reminds the church that conflict among believers is not surprising—but how we handle it reveals who we are. In Christ we have been washed, sanctified, and justified, so our disputes must be shape...  Read More