I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given to you by Christ Jesus, Truth to Learn We should give our best to any ministry we are involved in. Behind the Words “I thank” is translated from the Greek verb eucharisteō, which means “to...
1 Corinthians 1:3 – Grace and Peace
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Paul prays for God to show His grace to us and grant us peace. Behind the Words The word translated “Grace” is charis, which is derived from the verb chairō, meaning “to rejoice.”...
1 Corinthians 1:2 – A Letter to You
To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: Truth to Learn The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to...
1 Corinthians 1:1 – Commissioned Preacher
Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, Truth to Learn We have a commission from our Lord to make disciples. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “called” is the noun klētos. It means “one who is called, invited,...
1 Corinthians – Introduction
Before we begin our study of 1 Corinthians, here is some background information on the city and the letter we are about to study. The City of Corinth The city of Corinth was located approximately 45 miles southwest of Athens on the narrow isthmus which connects Achaia (Southern Greece) with...