Category Archives: corinthians

“Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.” (2 Corinthians 1:11, KJV) In the book of Exodus, we see a vivid picture of a battle between Amalek and Israel at Rephidim. (Exodus 17:8-13).Continue reading “Prayer Support (2 Cor 1:11)”

“For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth theContinue reading “Reliance (2 Cor 1:8-10)”

“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” (2 Corinthians 1:3–4, KJV)Continue reading “The Best Comfort (2 Cor 1:3-7)”

“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:” (2 Corinthians 1:1, KJV) The introduction to First Corinthians, bears a similarity to this introduction. Yet, there is a difference. Here, PaulContinue reading “Communications (2 Cor 1:1)”

“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.” (1 Corinthians 16:23–24, KJV) How do you signoff with a letter? How do you signoff with any communication? When I was in the United States Army, the standard way to end a radio communication wasContinue reading “Blessings (1 Cor 16:23-24)”

“The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema. Maranatha.” (1 Corinthians 16:21–22, KJV) One of the saddest things I have observed is a marriage where one person does not love the other. It is sad, because the joy that should beContinue reading “First Love (1 Cor 16:21-22)”

“The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.” (1 Corinthians 16:19–20, KJV) One of the things that seems to be fading in our society is the artContinue reading “Greetings (1 Cor 16:19-20)”

“I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,) That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth. I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and FortunatusContinue reading “Recognition (1 Cor 16:15-18)”

“Let all that you do be done in love.” (1 Corinthians 16:14, ESV) Popular culture has always been obsessed with love. As we look through some of the most popular songs in the past 50-years, we see many hits. In 1956, Elvis Presley recorded “Love Me Tender.” In 1975, Captain and Tennille recorded “Love WillContinue reading “Demonstrate Love (1 Cor 16:14)”

“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” (1 Corinthians 16:13–14, ESV) My dad was born and raised in Trenton New Jersey, and used to tell us a lot of stories about what life was like for him as a child growingContinue reading “Strength Training (1 Cor 16:13)”