Category Archives: Bible

CHURCH PRIORITIES1 Corinthians 14 “I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified” (1 Cor. 14:5–6). We gather to worship and build one another up. BackgroundMore about tongues. Modern exercise of the gift of “speaking in tongues”Continue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

TRUE SPIRITUALITY1 Corinthians 12–13 “Love is patient, love is kind. . . . It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres” (1 Cor. 13:4, 7). Love is the true test of spirituality. BackgroundTongues in Corinth. In first-century pagan culture, ecstatic expression and trances had long been associated with religion. Oracles, such as the famousContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

WOMEN AND WORSHIP1 Corinthians 11 “In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman” (1 Cor. 11:11). Worship is still too significant to be conducted in an unworthy manner. BackgroundWomen and social customs. First Corinthians 11 is one of the most difficult biblical passages to interpret—and one ofContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

GOD AND IDOLS1 Corinthians 8–10 “Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak” (1 Cor. 8:9). A person can be right about doctrine, and yet very, very wrong. BackgroundMeat offered to idols. These chapters consider two separate but related issues. In Corinth most fresh meatContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

MARRIAGE MORALITY1 Corinthians 7 “But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband” (1 Cor. 7:2). Marriage is intended to be a joy—and a lifelong commitment. BackgroundConfusion in Corinth. Paul didn’t spell out the background when he discussed problems in Corinth. He didn’t needContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”