Sexual immorality was rebuffed in 6:12-20, “Flee from sexual immorality,” the Holy Spirit commands through Apostle Paul. Now again, the Spirit, through Paul, uses Israel’s Exodus as an example, showing us what happens when one who is called by Christ and begins following Christ does not flee sexual immorality. While Moses was on Mount Sinai […]
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1 Corinthians Chapter 10 Overview. Today’s BDBD.
Chapter 10 is a conclusion of Paul’s comments in the previous 2 chapters. Paul is still answering the question is it right to eat meat offered to idols. I read about what took place in ancient temples built for various idols. It helps in understanding this question and Paul’s answer. Idol worship started with slaughtering […]
1 Corinthians 9:24-27. Prize Determination. Today’s BDBD.
The intent of the sport analogies in the last paragraph of chapter 9 is to expound upon one of Jesus’ more challenging forewarnings. “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to. Once the owner of the house gets up […]
1 Corinthians 9:19-23. Winning, Gaining, and Saving. Today’s BDBD.
The two Greek verbs that are interchangeable and repeated in almost every sentence in this paragraph are “kerdaino” (19-22a) and “sozo” (22b) (transliterations). “Kerdaino” is translated as either “to win” or “might gain”. The English translations that use “might gain” translate the verb as “to win” elsewhere. (1 Peter 3:1; Matthew 23:25). The illustration depicts […]
1 Corinthians 9:15-18. Compelled to Preach. Today’s BDBD.
“Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” Apostle Paul wrote (16b). A woe is no light statement for it is deep distress, misery, and calamity. Apostle Paul was compelled to preach the gospel (16a). He is a classic description of prophetic reluctance overcome by divine compulsion to preach Jesus, just as the […]
1 Corinthians 9:7-14. We Put Up With Anything. Today’s BDBD.
The point is stated again and again using many examples. Paul could have received a salary, but voluntarily chose not to receive any money for his labors for the Lord and his church. Apostle Paul even finds the obscure Deuteronomy 25:4 to practically beat his point into the Corinthian believers’ and my skulls. He declares, […]
1 Corinthians Chapter 9 Overview. Today’s BDBD
Apostle Paul is continuing his thoughts from the previous chapter. There he wrote that although we are free to eat meat offered to idols because they are not alive and not gods, we shouldn’t do it if it would cause a fellow believer who has a weak conscience to sin. Continuing the thought of freedom […]
1 Corinthians 8:4-6. One God, One Lord. Today’s BDBD.
What is an idol? A man-made idea that may be a form put before God, considering Exodus 20:3-5 and Deuteronomy 5:7-9: “You shall have no other gods before me.” Jesus further defines an idol with these words, “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he […]
1 Corinthians 8:1-3. Love and Knowledge. Today’s BDBD.
Imagine being told of and then given a small deposit of gold with a map to a sure vast treasure. The map consists of learning truths and discovering that things you thought were true are misconceptions and lies that, if held onto, will keep you from the great vast treasure. Quickly, you obtain knowledge and […]
1 Corinthians Chapter 8 Overview. Today’s BDBD
The Greek and Roman cultures were full of idols and temples where people would offer sacrifices, including meat. People would buy and eat this meat at the temples. Paul answered a question about this. The Corinthian congregation asking if it was ok to eat this meat since the idols weren’t really gods. He said sure […]
1 Corinthians 7:32-35. Please, Please Thee. Today’s BDBD.
The year before I was born, an album and song were recorded that began a rock ‘ n ‘ roll group’s very long, popular career. “Please Please Me” was the name of The Beatles’ first album and hit. The not-so-subtle request in the title stands in opposition to the selfless sacrifice presented in this paragraph. […]
1 Corinthians 7:25-31. Passing Away Mindset. Today’s BDBD.
The Corinthian congregation asked another question about a subject that Jesus did not give a command on while on the earth. The subject was about virgins. Should these young ladies marry or live a celibate life as they waited for the Lord Jesus to return, serving him and the congregation? Paul, inspired by the Holy […]
1 Corinthians 7:17-20. Retain, Be Content, Part 1. Today’s BDBD.
The general principle is given. Retain the place in life the Lord assigned me. Retain the place God has called me. As God distributes when called, I am to walk it as a believer in Christ Jesus. This implies two things. First, God was in control of my life before he called me, when he […]
1 Corinthians 7:12-16. I Believe, My Spouse Does Not. Today’s BDBD.
Apostle Paul continues his answer on their questions about marriage, giving advice that Christ Jesus did not speak about during his earthly ministry, a mixed religion marriage. What should a spouse do when they come to faith in Jesus and their spouse has not yet done so? Should they remain married to them or divorce […]
1 Corinthians 7:8-9. Is This For Me? Today’s BDBD.
When a person is not married, the questions they ask themselves are, “Does God intend me to marry?” “Is there someone out there I am supposed to be with for the rest of our lives?” “Can I live alone?” “Am I designed to live alone?” “I know God is with me always, but sometimes I […]
1 Corinthians 6:18-20. Holy Spirit Onboard. Today’s BDBD.
Almost everyone has been in an environment where they have experienced a sense of special presence. The ambiance was the combination of the comfort and warmth of the womb, the glorification and illumination of the heavens, and the serenity and beauty of a nature retreat. The Temple possessed such an environment as long as the […]
1 Corinthians 6:14-17. Union. Today’s BDBD.
Continuing his point in truth, countering a misrepresentation of grace, Apostle Paul presents the resurrected Christ and our future resurrection (14). Jesus was raised from the dead, and we will be bodily raised too. Why? We will be raised because we are united with him in body. Those who believe in Jesus has a been […]
1 Corinthians 6:11. Washed, Sanctified, Justified in Jesus, Part 2. Today’s BDBD.
Those in Corinth who put their faith in Jesus were washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ by the Spirit of God. (11) What did Apostle Paul mean by washed, sanctified, and justified? The original Greek word for washed is “apolouo” meaning “washed away”, not “ablution”. Ablution is a washing […]
1 Corinthians 5:9-11. Association, Part 1. Today’s BDBD.
Apostle Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians is the third-earliest letter that we have today, 1 & 2 Thessalonians being earlier. In verses 9-10a, Paul has them recall an earlier letter that we do not have. That letter stated, “Do not associate with sexually immoral people.” He adds here, “…not at all meaning the people […]
1 Corinthians 2:6-12. Analyze Your Wisdom. Today’s BDBD.
Solomon, imprinted by the Holy Spirit, was gifted with God’s wisdom as the Corinthians were gifted with knowledge and speech. However, wisdom can be flawed and misguided when based on improper morality and ethics. When one’s concept of right and wrong is not based in absolute truth, then the wisdom that comes forth, though it […]
