In today’s text the Apostle Paul builds a solid case that a minister of the Gospel has the right to receive pay for his labor. Yet after building such a strong case Paul states that he would rather die than receive any monetary compensation from the Corinthian Christians for his ministry. We learn much from […]

1Corinthians 8 might be summed up with the statement above. Let’s take a fresh new look at this topic via the Message Translation… 1 The question keeps coming up regarding meat that has been offered up to an idol: Should you attend meals where such meat is served, or not? We sometimes tend to think […]

As we finish off 1Corinthisans chapter seven we hear the Apostle Paul’s answers to many of the Corinthian Christian’s questions. Should I be married or single? If I am a widow or widower should I remain single or remarry? The answer to these questions vary from person to person. But, we will find that according […]

Today’s text addresses several life situations that some would consider controversial. What is God’s view of your marital status, your occupation or even your freedom? The bible gives clear counsel on all these subjects and more. It all comes down to the reality that you can be a faithful and true Christian even in the […]