For when one says, "I am of Paul," and another, "I am of Apollos," are you not carnal? Truth to Learn When preference leads to arguments, we leave the realm of the Spirit and enter the realm of the flesh. Behind the Words “Says” is translated from the Greek verb...
1 Corinthians 3:3 – Now and Later!
for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men? Truth to Learn Immature Christians live for themselves; spiritual Christians live their lives in a Godly manner, for the glory of God. Behind the Words The...
1 Corinthians 3:2 – Milk or Meat?
I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; Truth to Learn Infants are satisfied with milk. Those who are growing require a lot more nourishment in order to grow. Behind...
1 Corinthians 3:1 – Eternal Babies
And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. Truth to Learn Some Christians don’t grow in their relationship with Christ. Behind the Words The word “could” is translated from a form of dunamis, meaning “to be able”...
1 Corinthians 2:16 – Understanding God’s Wisdom
For "Who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ. Truth to Learn Christians can understand the wisdom of God, with His help. Behind the Words “Known” is translated from ginōskō, which we saw back in verse fourteen. It...
1 Corinthians 2:15 – The Spiritual Christian
But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one. Truth to Learn A spiritual Christian is one who is under God’s control. Behind the Words The words “he who is spiritual” are translated from the Greek adjective pneumatikos. This word is derived...
1 Corinthians 2:14 – The Truth Revealed
But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. Truth to Learn Christians understand the Bible because of the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words The word translated “natural” is...