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Run to win. This is one of the more popular passages in the New Testament, this little section on running the race and competing to win. But most of the chapter is not about races at all. It’s actually about how the people aren’t doing their job taking care of Paul. Instead, Paul is takingContinue reading “1 Corinthians 9”

There was a big question in Paul’s day regarding food. Specifically, could you eat meat that had been sacrificed to idols? And could you attend the meals where this meat was served? I’ve been trying to think of a modern day equivalent and it’s extremely tough. First, I wondered about Super Bowl parties or tailgatingContinue reading “1 Corinthians 8”

In chapter 7, Paul answers the question of “Is it a good thing to have sexual relations?” Of course, he says, within the context of a marriage between man and woman. Marriage can provide a balanced and fulfilling sexual life in a world of sexual disorder, Paul says. Each partner can seek to satisfy theContinue reading “1 Corinthians 7”

Chapter 6 covers a couple of interesting thoughts. The first is around taking each other to court and how to handle conflict in the church. The second is around how we treat our bodies and other people’s bodies in regards to sexuality. My wife and I were talking about this the other day and what’sContinue reading “1 Corinthians 6”

Here, we thought this was going to be a fun and exciting discussion on sex, alas, it is not. Maybe by chapter 6 or 7, we’ll get there. In fact, in chapter 5, we’re dealing with sexual sin and gross situations first, then with our overall relationships to others second. First, the gross situation: AContinue reading “1 Corinthians 5”

Paul has been on the same train of thought for a few chapters, and here in chapter 4, he’s wrapping up those thoughts before shifting to the really fun and exciting topic, sex. But we aren’t there yet. That’s tomorrow. So bear with me today and we’ll get there… He tells the Corinthians he doesn’tContinue reading “1 Corinthians 4”