In times of suffering and celebration, it is the LORD who works all things for our good (Rom. 8:28)! We already looked at the first of two qualifications attached to…
In response to rivalries, quarrels, and factions in Corinth, the apostle Paul outlined a biblical philosophy of ministry to explain how the gospel leads to humility before God. Paul noted…
The fruit of the Spirit of kindness is a distinctly Christian virtue. For example, the Greek word for kindness was often confused with the word for Christ and Christian. However,…
In 1 Corinthians 1, Paul has addressed disunity in the church at Corinth since verse 10 – a disunity that arose primarily because of pride. Each member sought to honor…
We all love to experience patience from others, but patience can be so difficult to show. Patience is also widely misunderstood. Although people commonly say, “Patience is a virtue,” their…
