SHOW LOVE IN EVERYTHING YOU DO FIRST CORINTHIANS SIXTEEN In his last words in this epistle Paul explained some things about the first day of the week collection. He also restated the importance of love in every Christian action. He expressed his love for these brethren and showed the importance of... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE COLLECTION FOR THE SAINTS -- 1 CORINTHIANS 16:1-4:_ A terrible famine was taking place in Judea. (Acts 11:27-30) Many of the Christians there found themselves in deep poverty. This situation lasted several years. The brethren from other places helped at different times. (Romans 15:26) Paul had... [ Continue Reading ]
_PAUL AND OTHERS TO VISIT CORINTH -- 1 CORINTHIANS 16:5-12:_ Paul had a desire to visit Corinth again. He hoped to see them when he passed through Macedonia. Paul told them that he might stay all winter there and that they could help him on his journey. He wanted them to go with him and to provide t... [ Continue Reading ]
_WATCH YE, STAND FAST IN THE FAITH -- 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13-18:_ Paul's desire was that the brethren would keep alert for any false teaching. He wanted them to be firm in their faith and to stay brave and strong in God's service. But in all of this he wanted them to be reminded to show love in everyth... [ Continue Reading ]
_SPECIAL GREETINGS WERE SENT -- 1 CORINTHIANS 16:19-24:_ Aquila and Priscilla, together with the church that meets in their house sent greetings to Corinth in the name of the Lord. Aquila and Priscilla had been closely associated with Paul in the Lord's work. They were at Corinth when Paul was there... [ Continue Reading ]