Paul made sure that his body was the servant, and his inner man was the master. Minor Prophets It was not to get money, influence, or honour, but to save SOULS! This wisdom is often in contradiction to mans expectation. Was it more effective for the gospel if Paul should receive support? I am not an apostle through the appointment of the other apostles. a. Jesus, who became for us wisdom: Jesus perfectly shows us, in His teaching and life, Gods wisdom. A thousand times no. As much as Paul was once offended by a crucified Messiah, so the Greeks thought a message of salvation through a humiliating instrument of death foolish. Yet, we can see by this that baptism is not essential to salvation. Which is at Corinth: Corinth was one of the great cities of the ancient world, and a community very much like Southern California. i. Have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? i. Paul came to Corinth from Athens, where he contended with the great philosophers of the day in terms they could understand (Acts 17:16-34). Minor Prophets Tools. We should try to reach people where they are today and expect to see changes later. (Smith). Poetical Books i. This is especially interesting concerning Peter (Cephas), who was obviously married, yet still considered by the Roman Catholic church to be the first pope, in contradiction to the principle of mandatory celibacy. i. Thank you for registering. 3. The Old Testament Christ crucified was the ultimate oxymoron, and this was what Paul preached! He wrote a letter to the Christians in Corinth from the city of Ephesus (Acts 19), which is mentioned in 1 Corinthians 5:9. A. Israel's bad example. I am of Cephas: There was the Peter Party, who declared We are following in the footsteps of the man who is first among all the apostles. Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 Even though the Corinthian Christians seemed to think less of Paul because he worked with his own hands to support himself, it did not embarrass Paul at all. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. This term refers to the manner in which Roman athletes had to train for ten months before being allowed in the games. Then he would receive it. For the message of the cross: In 1 Corinthians 1:17, Paul declared the idea that the cross could be made of no effect if it were presented with the wisdom of words. 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He is happy to do it in this way, which offends the height of human wisdom. c. Enriched in everything by Him in all utterance and in all knowledge: This was the effect of grace in the life of the Corinthian Christians. 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Historical Books The Whole Bible Their idolatry was that they now had God completely figured out; he would simply repeat the Exodus, in still greater splendor. (Fee). The Old Testament Darby Translation, The Old Testament General Epistles By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. a. Rather, He is saying that the worlds wisdom and education does not bring us salvation in Jesus Christ. Yet, these positives were no great credit to the Corinthian Christians themselves. He has become as a Jew and law-follower to win some of them. Study Guide for 1 Corinthians 3 by David Guzik - Blue Letter Bible The phrases foolishness of the message and foolishness of God do not mean Paul actually considered the message and God foolish. The New Testament Pentateuch There is much in 1 Corinthians that is unflattering to the Christians of Corinth. Better, explaining spiritual things in spiritual language; really only another more pointed form of stating what he has just said. We dont find freedom by focusing on ourselves, because Jesus became for us redemption. Pauline Epistles For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more; and to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might win Jews; to those who are under the law, as under the law, that I might win those who are under the law; to those who are without law, as without law (not being without law toward God, but under law toward Christ), that I might win those who are without law; to the weak I became as weak, that I might win the weak. i. 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Paul then received reports from people in Chloes household about disturbances in Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:11); and he may have received a delegation from Corinth (1 Corinthians 16:7) who brought him questions from the congregation (1 Corinthians 7:1). ii. am I not free? e. Lest when I have preached to others: Paul sees himself as both a herald of the games (who announced the rules), and as a participant. 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This conflict had made them divide up into parties or cliques, each party having its own leader., i. Usually, these Christians thought they could pay for their sins through such self-torture, and they refused to recognize that Jesus paid all of the penalty of their sin. Textus Receptus. Do we have no right to eat and drink: Paul, like all the apostles, had the right to eat and drink. For all things are yours: whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world or life or death, or things present or things to come all are yours. Pottery and Corinthian brass (a mixture of gold, sliver and copper) from the city were world famous. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23) Pauls flexibility in ministry. You can copy the order of your preferred Bible translations from the Bibles Tab to the Version Picker (this popup) or vice versa. Is it oxen God is concerned about? Even if this is the case, the picture fits. The name Joshua means, Yahweh is salvation.. General Epistles So Paul himself might be rejected by the great Judge; and to prevent this, he ran, he contended, he denied himself, and brought his body into subjection to his spirit, and had his spirit governed by the Spirit of God. (Clarke), 2018 David Guzik No distribution beyond personal use without permission, The Whole Bible The New Testament In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, Tools. The Whole Bible c. Sosthenes our brother: This man Sosthenes is perhaps mentioned in Acts 18:17, as the head of a Corinthian synagogue who was beaten because he protected Paul. Pentateuch Over time, two things happened: the church lost its passion for Jesus and His gospel, and ivy began to grow on the archway. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. Wisdom Literature This term could be no more than a polite form of address like our Sir. But it could also be used of the deity one worships. Without effort, nothing can be won in a sporting event. He recognizes that the gifts were not the problem, but wrong attitudes and beliefs about the gifts. What is my reward then? The Old Testament Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Were the ones really right with God!. c. To put to shame the wise: This explains part of the pleasure of God described in 1 Corinthians 1:21. This passage also makes it clear that the individual doing the baptizing doesnt really affect the validity of the baptism. This is due to the fact that grace is the source of peace. d. Or is it only Barnabas and I: Most of the other apostles received support from the churches they ministered to. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Historical Books i. Paul draws the attention back to love . 1. Major Prophets 2. (1 Corinthians 1:4-9) A prayer of thanksgiving. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. For it is written in the law of Moses, You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain. Is it oxen God is concerned about? Minor Prophets (1 Corinthians 9:1-2) Paul defends his status as an apostle. The Gospels For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. New American Standard Bible 2020, Were the ones really right with God!, ii. Each of us is definitely moving in one of those two directions. Now concerning the things of which you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. i. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Jesus does not belong to any one party. These cliques ignore the truth of unity over all diversity in the church, even if they were all in the name of spirituality. Remember the context: Paul addresses the Corinthian Christians about their right based on knowledge to eat meat sacrificed to idols in a temple restaurant. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: Romanos 12 Viviendo la Vida Cristiana, David Guzik :: 1 Corintios 7 Principios Sobre el Matrimonio y la Soltera, G4146 - plousis - Strong's Greek Lexicon (kjv), Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Genesis 32-36 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), John 1:35-2:25 - Conversion Vesus Cleansing (Chuck Missler), Psalms 101-106 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith). range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed ( 1 Corinthians 5:1) The sin of an unnamed Christian in Corinth. ii. "The Book of the Acts" (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1988), Calvin, John "Corinthians: Calvin's Commentaries" Volume 20 (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1979), Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 6 (Romans-Revelation) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1832), Fee, Gordon D. "The First Epistle to the Corinthians" (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 1987), Hodge, Charles "I & II Corinthians" (Geneva Commentaries) (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1988 reprint of 1857 edition), Lenski, R.C.H. (1 Corinthians 1:11-13) Paul exposes the foolishness of their divisions. d. Now this I do for the gospels sake: Paul was willing to offend people over the gospel, but he wanted to offend them only over the gospel. d. Woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! Paul sought to win people to Jesus Christ by being sensitive to their needs and identifying with them. Those who are united to him by faith, and made to partake of his Spirit and merits, are the objects of divine favour. He kept to His gospel, because for those who believed it (both Jews and Greeks), Christ crucified is the power of God and the wisdom of God. or saith not the law the same also? i. Cookie Notice: Wisdom Literature The point is plain: There is no wise man, no scribe, and no debater who can do what Jesus Christ has done. Grace means that God gives freely, for His own reasons. by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. f. Lest I myself should become disqualified: In this context, disqualified probably doesnt refer to the loss of salvation (no Greeks citizenship was revoked upon losing), but the loss of reward. Webster's Bible, The Bibles Tab is found in the Tools feature on Bible pages: Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. ii. (1-2) Paul defends his status as an apostle. Pauline Epistles ii. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Tools 1Co 9:10 Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? He shows them the value, and the reasons, for giving up ones own rights. Study Guide for 1 Corinthians 2 by David Guzik - Blue Letter Bible a. Septuagint, Unfortunately, many of them never communicate any encouragement with their correction and advice. Tools 1Co 9:9 For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. It might be easy for us to think they werent even saved! Paul doesnt only consider believers in Corinth to be the church of God. Revised Standard Version, Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. This danger was constantly on the mind of the apostle Paul, and should be constantly on the mind of any preacher or teacher. iv. Pauline Epistles Bible Commentaries Text Commentaries Audio & Video Commentaries Pauls ministry was not just a matter of choice or personal ambition; it was something he was called to, something he had to do. Luke-Acts We may not ever be faced with the same decision Paul faced to accept or deny support for the good of the gospel. It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles that a man has his father's wife! i. Translations available: The desires of his body were not going to rule over his entire self. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. a. i. Corinthians had a reputation for wealth and sensuality. The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769.Outside of the United Kingdom, the KJV is in the public domain. The Gospels Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. No wonder it is foolishness to those who are perishing! We are not bound to make every minister our pastor, but we are bound to have a just respect for every minister, who by his doctrine and holy life answereth his profession and holy calling. (Poole). ii. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Poetical Books The Gospels Do I say these things as a mere man? The New Testament (1 Corinthians 1:30-31) True wisdom belongs to the believing. i. Clarke on Chloe: This was doubtless some very religious matron at Corinth, whose family were converted to the Lord; some of whom were probably sent to the apostle to inform him of the dissensions which then prevailed in the Church at that place., b. Contentions among you: The Corinthian church suffered under quarreling and conflict. ii. The growth of the ivy, covering the message, showed the spiritual decline. 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In its Gentile sense it denotes chiefly the citizen-assembly of a Greek city but it is its Jewish usage that underlies its use to denote the community of believers in Jesus. The defense will touch on two points: the fact of Paul's rights as an apostle (1 Cor 9:4-12a and 1 Cor 9:13-14) and his nonuse of those rights (1 Cor 9:12b and 1 Cor 9:15-18). That there be no divisions among you: The ancient Greek word for divisions is schismata. Although we derive our English word schism from this Greek word, it does not really mean a party or a faction; it properly means tear or rend. Pauls plea is that they stop ripping each other apart, tearing up the body of Christ. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. For Jews request a sign: In Pauls day, the Jewish world was looking for a sign. ii. i. Our first subunit is 1 Corinthians 1:10-17a, wherein Paul declares how unity is being compromised in the Corinthian church. f. I may present the gospel of Christ without charge: In Pauls day, there were a lot of religious entrepreneurs, who were out to preach any message to get money. Luke-Acts GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point 4. What mattered was that the gospel not be hindered in any way. (1 Corinthians 1:18) The central point: How the perishing see the cross, and how the saved see the cross. God loves to rebuke the idolatry of human wisdom, and He often does it by choosing and using the foolish things of the world. Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other. Poetical Books Prophets Paid or not paid, it did not matter to him. Major Prophets g. The Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel: This summary statement is conclusive. Westminster Leningrad Codex, Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. i. a. Paul: The apostle Paul follows the normal pattern for writing a letter in ancient times. Understanding the tension between the church and the city is important to understanding the letter of 1 Corinthians. And you are Christ's, and Christ is God's. a. General Epistles 1 Corinthians 9 Commentary - Matthew Henry Commentary on - The Bible i. c. It would be better for me to die than that anyone should make my boasting void: Pauls boasting wasnt that he preached the gospel. When Paul first came to Corinth, the ruler of the synagogue was a man named Crispus. Major Prophets That is of little importance to me, because I am not an apostle because of a popular election. a. Am I not an apostle? 2. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. But in the first century, saying message of the cross was about the same as saying message of the electric chair - except worse! The Gospels i. Lord: A title designating not only master and boss, but also the Lord revealed in the Old Testament (known as Yahweh or Jehovah). iv. c. The world through wisdom did not know God: There is a constant tendency to think that the smartest and wisest humans will know the most about God. The farmer is fed by the field he works in (Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit?). b. What respect, or honour, or subsistence, can they challenge, which I am not at liberty to demand as well as they?" It was not because he had no right to live of the gospel that he maintained himself with his own hands, but for other reasons. Where is the wise? ii. Some might say, Yes, the apostles had the right to be paid, but no one today has that right. But this command from the Lord means that anyone who preaches the gospel has the right to be supported by those he preaches to. 4. i. Paul had an extensive history of contact with the city of Corinth, beginning with when he established the church in Corinth, coming there after Athens and staying a year and a half (Acts 18).
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