Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor. Truth to Learn The work of ministry is a team effort, but the rewards given will be based on individual effort. Behind the Words “One” is translated...
1 Corinthians 3:7 – Faithfully Serve and Trust
So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. Truth to Learn Every Christian needs to serve, trusting God for the result. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “so then” is hōste. It is made up of hōs, meaning “in...
1 Corinthians 3:6 – Farmers and Gardeners
I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. Truth to Learn We are called to be servants, planting seeds and nourishing the church. God will do the rest. Behind the Words Phuteuō is the Greek verb translated “planted.” It is derived from phuton (a plant), which is itself derived...
1 Corinthians 3:5 – Leader or Servant?
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? Truth to Learn A pastor leads by being an example of a humble servant. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “who” is tis, an interrogative pronoun meaning “who?”...
1 Corinthians 3:4 – Only One Master
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...