1 Corinthians

The Apostle Paul begins his letter to the Corinthians with greetings and gratitude to God for His grace, but immediately moves to a serious rebuke of divisions in the church. He reminds that only the crucified Christ, not human leaders, should be the center of faith.

Paul explains why the Gospel seems like foolishness to the world but is the power of God for believers. True wisdom is hidden in Christ crucified, not in human eloquence.

The Apostle Paul reminds the Corinthians that he deliberately renounced human eloquence and wisdom so that their faith would be based not on human abilities, but on the power of God and the message of the crucified Christ.

Paul explains that true understanding of God's plan of salvation is impossible through human intellect. Only the Holy Spirit reveals to believers the depths of God's wisdom, hidden from the world.

Paul rebukes the Corinthian believers for their spiritual immaturity, manifested in divisions and disputes. He reminds them that ministers are merely tools in the hands of God, who alone gives true spiritual growth.

Paul expands on the theme of responsibility for spiritual construction. He reminds believers that there is only one foundation — Jesus Christ — but the reward each receives on the day of God's judgment depends on the quality of their works and motives.

The Apostle Paul reminds us that the Church is a holy temple in which the Spirit of God dwells. He warns of the responsibility of those who destroy the unity of the church with their divisions and calls for boasting only in Christ.

God has revealed Himself to people in Holy Scripture. Any distortion of this word, adding to it or taking away from it, deprives the church of power and unity. Paul teaches us faithfulness to the Text as a cure for pride and divisions.

The Apostle Paul contrasts his hardship-filled life of ministry with the pride of the Corinthian believers, who consider themselves spiritually satiated. He calls them to true humility and to imitate him as he imitates Christ.

Apostle Paul addresses a blatant case of sin in the Corinthian church and the congregation's inaction. He explains the importance of church discipline as a tool for correcting the sinner and protecting the holiness of the church through the imagery of leaven and heavenly citizenship.

The Apostle Paul rebukes the Corinthians for taking each other to court before unbelievers, destroying the church's witness. He calls them to live by the ethics of God's Kingdom — to be willing to suffer loss for Christ's sake — and reminds them that true salvation transforms lives.