Corinthian Controversy – Lawsuits
In the first part of this Corinthian Controversy, Paul dealt with believers judging those in the world and those in the church. He next turns his attention to believers who…
Category: Encouragment
Filled and Satisfied
One of the constants in our home is Betty asking what I want for supper, to which I reply, “I don’t care.” While there are many foods that I like,…
Corinthian Controversies – Paul Clarifies
Everyone has areas of responsibility. Let’s use our workplace as an example. In my job, I have certain areas that I am responsible for. Tasks that I need to do,…
Practically Waiting
We’ve probably all experienced the mind-numbing boredom of waiting in line. Standing or sitting until our turn comes around, until our name is called, or it’s our turn to ride…
Corinthian Controversies – Sincerity and Truth
In the first few chapters of 1st Corinthians, Paul calls the readers to unity where there is division. We explored that controversy and Paul’s remedy in the previous articles. And…
Corinthian Controversies – A Common Foundation
Every building has a foundation. My home has a humble concrete footing for a foundation. That footing works well for a single-story home but would fail as the foundation for…
Corinthian Controversies – Common Spirit
There are only a handful of things that are common to every person. We all eat and drink in some way. But we also differ on what, how, when, and…
The Way of Peace
How do Christ-followers navigate in a world that has different values? I don’t know about you, but I face that question daily. What are my attitudes, behaviors, and actions towards…
Corinthian Conflicts – The Wisdom of the Cross
Nothing has perhaps divided believers more than baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Two sacraments meant to underscore the unity of the body divides us from one another. The church has…
Consider Your Calling
There are times when the Bible says we should forget the former things (Isaiah 43:18) and times when the Bible says we should recall our beginnings. One such verse is…
Corinthian Controversies – Division
Some people love math, some tolerate it, and some simply hate it. I’m somewhere in the tolerate it camp. My son-in-law Joel is definitely in the Love Math camp. I…
Corinthian Controversies – Introduction
Let’s get straight to it. Lambchow is beginning a new series based on 1st Corinthians. Corinth was a powerful commercial city with strategic importance about 40 miles from Athens. It…