Just because that part of the body says, im not part of the body and have no responsibility toward it, it does not alter the fact that it is a part of the body. New international version for now we see only a reflection as in a mirror. In verses 1420, he explains that diversity in the body is necessary because, if the entire body was just one part, it could not function. Paul suggests that now we do not see god nearly as clearly as we would like, but the time is coming when we will see him in startling and bold clarity. One translator describes what we see in a mirror, dimly, as a riddle and an enigma. For now we see through a glass in this present life, they that are enlightened by the spirit of god, see god, the perfections and glory of his nature, the riches of his grace and goodness, as displayed in christ. Audio bible book of 2nd corinthians chapter 1 duration. From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, 1. The book of 1 corinthians very well could have been written to the church today and we would do well to heed pauls warnings and apply them to ourselves. This summary of the book of 1 corinthians provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 corinthians. Despite all the rebukes and corrections, 1 corinthians brings our focus back to where it should beon christ. It seems to have slipped the minds of many that they do have a responsibility to the body john w. See, he founded the church there, so hes kind of like their main apostle.
For we were all baptized by one spirit so as to form one bodywhether jews or gentiles, slave or freeand we were all given the one spirit to d. Jan 02, 2020 the book of 1 corinthians very well could have been written to the church today and we would do well to heed pauls warnings and apply them to ourselves. Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with christ. Jun 16, 2011 audio bible book of 1st corinthians chapter 1 16 lowman whitfield.
In verses 411, paul shows that each person god places in the body receives gifts for the benefit of the entire body. Apr 19, 2017 1 corinthians bible reading, new international version english. The first book of corinthians niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 46 duration. He is illustrating a timeconsuming process of change that gradually transforms. Whether it was in the body or out of the body i do not knowgod knows. The most popular bible verses from the chapter 1 corinthians. While paul recognizes the importance of the spiritual gifts and their place in the christians life, he tells that there is something superior to these gifts. A failure to observe this limitation of 1 corinthians. Even though there have been some rumblings about his credentials, paul assures everyone thats hes ironclad. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. This free echart is taken from a 190page book of reproducible charts, the rose book of bible charts, vol.
Although there is nothing to be gained, i will go on to visions and revelations from the lord. The first book of corinthians niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 46. Audio bible book of 1st corinthians chapter 116 youtube. Without love, our words achieve nothing 1 corinthians. Free reading plans and devotionals related to 1 corinthians. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. This affected the way they saw such things as marriage, attendance at ceremonial meals for pagan gods, and even the resurrection of jesus. Paul is psyched to be writing to his friends in corinth again. These are all of the chapters of the book of 1 corinthians. In the letter we know as 1 corinthians paul addresses all of these concerns, as well as questions about worship. The book of acts describes how paul brought the royal news about jesus the messiah to macedonia northern greece, but then had to flee to achaia southern greece for his own safety. Chapters 12 to 14 of this book are dealing with the use of spiritual gifts in the church, to build up the body and equip the individual believers for service so that the gospel of christ would be.
Genuine christian love is the answer to many problems chapter. Biblical studiesnew testament commentaries1 corinthians. If i speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, i am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. Justification of this analogy in so far as it served to illustrate the thought of 1 corinthians. A 14page pamphlet on the love chapter with discussion questions. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 1 corinthians in the bible new international version. If i have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and. Audio bible book of 1st corinthians chapter 116 lowman whitfield. Many people consider 1 corinthians chapter to be one of the greatest poems that anyone has ever written however, paul was not trying to write poetry.
267 759 900 846 1315 1356 720 555 256 336 519 521 931 567 526 689 927 642 775 533 1549 1072 898 505 1184 1342 13 1333 675 632 252 522 381 1056