As we discussed last week, when Paul talks about worship with the Corinthians, he also emphasizes equality among Christians. The Corinthians were really messing up in this department by granting … Continue reading Chapter 12: One Body
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Chapter 1: Unity, Not Uniformity
While Paul still begins this letter with thanksgiving and grace (the way he began all his letters), the first chapter of 1 Corinthians offers a glimpse into the deep divisions … Continue reading Chapter 1: Unity, Not Uniformity
An Optimistic Approach to Church Splits
I grew up in the midst of a denominational split, and as I look back at church history and the Bible, these splits appear to be the rule rather than the exception. Maybe we can start looking at them in a new light…