Category Archives: 1 Corinthians

Allegiance to Jesus Christ Alone

By | November 16, 2022

Human sin will worm its way into our Christian institutions until Jesus glorifies us all. Churches, conventions, fellowships, colleges, universities, seminaries, mission agencies, networks, associations—all of these institutions require people, and people sin from time to time. When they do, their sin brings reproach to Christ and the institutions that bear his name. Some sins… Read More »

Moral Purity: God’s Will for Your Life

By | October 13, 2022

God washes, sanctifies, and justifies everyone that trusts in Christ, and they will inherit the kingdom of God. The sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, homosexuals—“such were some of you,” says Paul, but a change came “in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God” (1 Corinthians 6:9–11). These titles above… Read More »

“That God May Be All in All”: 1 Corinthians 15:20–28 – Part 6

By | April 29, 2019
This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Paul has emphatically defended the reality of the resurrection of Christ (1 Cor 15:20) and that His people will be made alive in Him (1 Cor 15:21–22). We now explore how Paul then elaborated on how the resurrection would take place in 1 Cor 15:23–24a. The resurrection involves three groups who are resurrected at three… Read More »

“That God May Be All in All”: 1 Corinthians 15:20–28 – Part 5

By | April 22, 2019
This entry is part 5 of 6 in the series 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

In our last look at 1 Cor 15:21–22, we explored how some conclude that the second “all” of 1 Cor 15:22 can refer to either believers alone or all mankind in general. This week we will examine why it matters (or not) and which option is best. Both sides of the debate tend to narrow… Read More »

“That God May Be All in All”: 1 Corinthians 15:20–28 – Part 4

By | April 15, 2019
This entry is part 4 of 6 in the series 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

In our last look at 1 Cor 15:21–22, we explored how some conclude that the second “all” of 1 Cor 15:22 can refer to either believers alone or all mankind in general. This week we will examine why it matters (or not) and which option is best. Both sides of the debate tend to narrow… Read More »

“That God May Be All in All”: 1 Corinthians 15:20–28 – Part 3

By | April 8, 2019
This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

In considering 1 Cor 15:22 last week, we asked, does the “all” who are “made alive” in this verse refer to believers alone or all mankind in general? Let’s explore the options. Only Believers The evidence for limiting the second “all” in 1 Cor 15:22 to only believers is impressive. In Rom 5:12–21, Paul likewise… Read More »

“That God May Be All in All”: 1 Corinthians 15:20–28 – Part 2

By | April 1, 2019
This entry is part 2 of 6 in the series 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Last week, we were introduced to 1 Cor 15:20–28. This week, we will study the first few verses of this passage and explore the solidary of believers with Christ in his resurrection. Looking, then, at the beginning of our passage, we see first of all that Paul teaches that Christ was raised from the dead,… Read More »

“That God May Be All in All”: 1 Corinthians 15:20–28 – Part 1

By | March 25, 2019
This entry is part 1 of 6 in the series 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Why does God do what He does at any time and in any situation? While we might wish we had access to His unsearchable judgments and inscrutable ways in order to answer this question, we are at least privy to know from Scripture that God seeks in all things to bring glory to Himself. We… Read More »