“For the present form of this world is passing away. But I want you to be free from concern.”—1 Corinthians 7:31–32 The church was founded during a time of tremendous uncertainty during the Roman Empire. Believers were subject to the whims of local leaders and the...

“We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed … the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable […] The sting of death is sin … but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”—1 Corinthians 15:51–52, 56–57 To many...

“To those who are under the Law, I became as one under the Law … so that I might gain those who are under the Law … I have become all things to all people, so that I may by all means save some.”—1 Corinthians 9:20–22 Before1948, if you wanted to listen to a song, it...

“Concerning the collection for the saints … so you are to do as well. On the first day of every week, each of you is to put aside and save as he may prosper, so that no collections need to be made when I come.”—1 Corinthians 16:1–2 The Bible makes it clear....

“When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways … we see in a mirror dimly.”—1 Corinthians 13:11–12 Even as adults, we sometimes talk like children, think like children, and...

Genesis 2:25 New International Version (NIV) 25 Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame. Parents, if you have ever had one of your children run naked through the house after a bath, they show no embarrassment. They do not know they are not aware of...

“If anyone does not love the Lord, he is to be accursed. Maranatha!”—1 Corinthians 16:22 The Corinthian church had many differences. But, concluding his letter to these believers, Paul stressed that they should focus on Jesus. It was not enough to know about Him. The...