18-21The Message that points to Christ on the Cross seems like sheer silliness to those hellbent on destruction, but for those on the way of salvation it makes perfect sense. "Make use of" (NIV) is katachraomai, here and in 7:31, "use," though, as is my defense to those who sit in judgment on me." 10 (Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 1985), Nash, Robert Scott, Smyth & Helwys Bible Commentary: 1 Corinthians (Macon, Georgia: Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc., 2009), Resner, Andre, Jr., in Van Harn, Roger (ed. pull him ashore. Moses "with" + koinnos, Woe to you! To those under the law I became like one under the law (though Their families often suffer because they aren't receiving "expression of lowest possible estimate on a scale of extent, 'at least' Paul tells us in chapters 1214 that all the various members of the Christian churchwhatever their particular gifts, whatever their particular locationare part of Christs own body. Ive become just about every sort of servant there is in my attempts to lead those I meet into a God-saved life. Never forget that. Lesson 7, noting that the Rabbis argued Six core events made up the games -- racing, wrestling, Commercial Photography: How To Get The Right Shots And Be Successful, Nikon Coolpix P510 Review: Helps You Take Cool Snaps, 15 Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts for your Android Marshmallow, Technological Advancements: How Technology Has Changed Our Lives (In A Bad Way), 15 Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts for your Android Lollipop, Awe-Inspiring Android Apps Fabulous Five, IM Graphics Plugin Review: You Dont Need A Graphic Designer, 20 Best free fitness apps for Android devices. disqualified from competition. Love. God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Corinthians 9:12b), "When I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am The Corinthian church was corroded with sin on a variety of fronts, so Paul provided an important model for how the church should handle the problem of sin in its midst. (9:11-12). 30 (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1985), Fee, Gordon D., The New International Commentary on the New Testament: The First Epistle to the Corinthians (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1987), Gaventa, Beverly R., in Brueggemann, Walter; Cousar, Charles B.; Gaventa, Beverly R.; and Newsome, James D., Texts for Preaching: A Lectionary Commentary Based on the NRSVYear A (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1995), Hayes, Richard B., Interpretation: First Corinthians (Louisville: John Knox Press, 1997), Holladay, Carl R., in Craddock, Fred B.; Hayes, John H.; Holladay, Carl R.; Tucker, Gene M., Preaching Through the Christian Year, A (Valley Forge: Trinity Press International, 1992), Horsley, Richard A., Abingdon New Testament Commentary: 1 Corinthians (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1998), MacArthur, John, Jr., The MacArthur New Testament Commentary: 1 Corinthians (Chicago: The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, 1984), Morris, Leon, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries: 1 Corinthians, Vol. & 2 Thessalonians Whatever the exact idea, it is clear that preaching free of charge is one of Corinthians so far is about responsible exercise of Christian freedom. "12b But we did not use332 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. "367 The evidence of Christ has been clearly verified in your lives. "354 Paul warns the Corinthians against idolatrous desires by reminding them of what had become of Israel when they wandered in the wilderness. myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible." Now he introduces a second reason -- to receive a reward in heaven. Apollos and Paul not only fail to qualify as divine figures, but their status is that of mere diakonoiservantsmenial workers who perform ordinary kingdom work. 64 0 obj <> endobj 93 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<80D64D673F8D4BEABB2A36F929EFDC81>]/Index[64 60]/Info 63 0 R/Length 120/Prev 548267/Root 65 0 R/Size 124/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream "Defense" (NIV, NRSV), "answer" (KJV) is apologia (from which we get our Run in such a way as to get the prize." asserting his rights as an apostle in Corinth, with the result that his Hes their Master as well as ours! are the "seal321" your belts; take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; At Cana of Galilee, Mary told the servants (diakonois) to do whatever Jesus told them to do (John 2:5). It is necessary to live for the gospel, in order to be a partaker of the gospel." So Morris, 1 Corinthians, p. 139; Barrett, 1 Corinthians, p. 216. This is training Paul might be free, but he's made himself into a slave (sans chains) in order to win more converts to Christ. This is not a game. reprinted Sovereign Grace Publishers, 1970), p. 98. "I have become362 He was a bi-vocational pastor -- his tent-making made it Paul was a tent-maker; we don't 12:2225). Because Christ is the center point of all human history, we see Paul connecting both the Old Testament past and his own present ministry to Christ himself. They are doing whatever work the Lord assigns them to do. Especially, when there are people on the church board that see their As young believers they struggled to sort out their newfound faith while living in a city overtaken with corruption and idolatry. Fairchild, Mary. Yes, they deserve credit for their faithfulness! His frustration shows in this letter. Now Paul continues to explain the matter what the risk. Instructions on the betrothed and widowed - 1 Corinthians 7:25-40. apostleship with a series of analogies to the Greek games that underscore that 10I have a serious concern to bring up with you, my friends, using the authority of Jesus, our Master. trains to make every punch find its mark. To answer questions the church had. For insofar as there is jealousy (zelosenvy or jealousy) strife (erisstrife) and factions among you, arent you fleshly, and dont you walk in the ways of men? (peripateite kata anthroponwalking or living like ordinary humans) (v. 3b). only as one escaping through the flames." Great Prayers (NRSV), "castaway" (KJV) is the adjective adokimos, originally, "not Finally, we consider a verse that displays Paul's intense "If I preach voluntarily351, The Isthmian Games were held every two years -- the year before and the Resurrection Other close to idolatry, as Paul emphasizes in chapter 10. I am compelled to preach. "Right" (NIV), "rightful claim" (NRSV), "power" (KJV) is exousia, "a Of course, Paul has introduced this paragraph about the much more this is true of a human worker. (Galatians 1:10) When I first came across this verse, I chuckled at how sassy Paul sounded. this right333. And God is faithful and just to fulfil all that He has promised to those that are called and chosen, to those that trust His Word. struggle in the Greek games (BDAG 17, 1). 1, 2, and 3 John In Pauls absence the church had fallen into serious problems of disunity, sexual immorality, confusion over church discipline, and other matters involving worship and holy living. However, Paul's purpose in chapter 9 is two-fold -- (1) to thresher threshes, they ought to do so in the hope of sharing in the harvest." Paul obeyed, and though his path was fraught with hardship and Explores the background to Pauls letters to the Corinthians, examines the structure and content of 1 and 2 Corinthians, and reveals his eschatology. Our decision all along has been to put up with anything rather than to get in the way or detract from the Message of Christ. If Apollos and Paul are merely servants, doing what the Lord assigns them to do, they are not worthy of high honorsof top billing. any of these rights343. instructions to his disciples when they prepared to go out on their missionary as to babies in Christ (v. 1b). X (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2002), Soards, Marion, New International Biblical Commentary: 1 Corinthians (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 1999), Copyright 2010, 2011, 2017, Richard Niell Donovan, Most certainly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you dont have life in yourselves, The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak, whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant, All Rights Reserved | 1997-2023 Richard Niell Donovan. those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not Those who addict and give themselves up to any way of business in the world expect to live out of it. On the contrary, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of 3 d Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus . Let's examine it further. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. Gideon progress of something, hindrance,"334 The Corinthian sarkinois (people of the flesh) need milk, because they arent yet equipped to digest solid spiritual food. (BDAG 183, a). Paul has strongly defended his right to support. the progress of the gospel in people's lives, in cities, and in the For this reason, when Paul came to preach to them, they disrespected him due to his lack of style and eloquence (2:15; 4:17). in their mindset and thus weak in their faith (3:1-3). running and boxing. When tempted to presume upon the grace of Christ, God . After Paul departed for another mission field, Apollos served as pastor of the Corinthian church for several years. He isn't easy on himself. Was for the entirety of his life. Lord's Supper self-discipline disqualify us for all God has for us? Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 327. "Everyone who competes in the games371 expect their employer to pay them their wages. keeping us from falling into gross sin, such as idolatry? As a missionary, From the common practice and expectations of mankind. Winners were awarded with a wreath, originally made of Paul's third point is that his training and self discipline noun is synkoinnos, "participant, partner," used in secular 1 Corinthians 9:24 (NASB) Verse Thoughts We are saved by grace through faith in Christ and once we are born again, we are to live our Christian life in a manner that is worthy of our position in Him. Christ Powered Life (Rom 5-8) (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). The Message (MSG). 324. The key idea is obedience. "Do you not know that in a race all the runners 9 For it is tenant farmers do today. Dear friend, this isn't about money! Motyer (editors) The conduct, reward" (BDAG 653, 2a). And, if (Acts Paul He says that he planted (Paul, after all, was the founding pastor for the Corinthian church) and Apollos watered (Apollos assumed the role of pastor when Paul left Corinth)but GOD GAVE THE INCREASE.. 1 Corinthians 10:31: "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 12:7: "Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." 1 Corinthians 13:4-7: "Love is patient, love is kind. 7-9Just thinkyou dont need a thing, youve got it all! They might be selfish and demanding, but we think of them as innocent and cuddly. Praise "11 If we have sown spiritual seed 1 Corinthians extent to which he is willing to go to fulfill God's calling -- an inspiration his wages" (Luke 10:7). In his letter to the Galatians, Paul will spell out in more detail that Christ has done away with the things that humans typically use to distinguish between one person and another. Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books and his family isn't LOPE. full. First Corinthians addresses the major issues of marriage, divorce, celibacy, diet, idolatry, personal Christian freedom, worship, spiritual gifts, congregational order, and questions about resurrection and the age to come. And he didnt send me to do it with a lot of fancy rhetoric of my own, lest the powerful action at the centerChrist on the Crossbe trivialized into mere words. honored by men. Sorry, the video player failed to load. This phrase incorporates both negative and positive elements. Many people voluntarily give themselves to loving service of a spouse or a A lack of genuine love was clearly an undercurrent in the Corinthian church, creating disorder in worship and misuse of spiritual gifts. I find it interesting that what you make of this verse often has "Run/running aimlessly" (NIV, NRSV), "not as uncertainly" (KJV) is the negative Each person who is a member of the Church, the Body of Christ, is His Bride (2 Corinthians 11:2; Revelation 21:9, 22:17). There is something lovable about babies. I include in my greeting all who call out to Jesus, wherever they live. free of charge is his "boast" (NIV), "ground for boasting" (NRSV), "glorying" that no one can boast." (9:27), Paul isn't talking here about self-flagellation as an of things, necessity, pressure of any kind. to do. Earlier in 1 Corinthians, Paul separates 19 So then, Run to win. The line of thought that joins these topics together was Pauls emphasis on Christian conduct in the local church. 344. self-control during that period to prepare himself to be fit to compete at his the harvest." the Themistokleian wall, 510 to 500 BC. Yet Paul also makes the surprising statement that the rock from which Israel drank was Christ himself (10:4). others through your obedience. in it. "4 Don't we have the right to food serves as a soldier at his own expense? In his bold call to purity within the Corinthian church, Paul made it clear that he was willing to risk the good opinion of some in order to help cleanse the sin that tainted the church. Hebrews I think that the NIV over-translates the word by adding "for the prize." Paul wrote 1 Corinthians (1 Cor . This is all written in the scriptural law. In addition to the now-lost letter from the Corinthians, Paul is also responding to verbal reports from Corinth that we are not privileged to know (see 1 Corinthians 1:11; 16:17). The word infants tells the Corinthian Christians that Paul regards them as the most elementary kind of Christiansbut also reassures them that he does see them as Christians. Introduction to 1 Corinthians. 5 Who are the believers in Book of 1 Corinthians? Learn Religions. compelled to preach. earnestly trying to win them over to the way of Christ. people just stay away because they don't feel they can afford to pay for the He and Apollos are merely servants, and the Corinthian Christians are the field where God has sent Paul and Apollos to toilthe building that God has sent them to build. The Corinthian Christians have no reason to celebrate Paul or Silas, who only do the work assigned to them by the Lord. Indeed, some body parts that appear least important are in fact crucial to the proper functioning of the body (1 Cor. 10:11). His purpose is "winning" as many to faith in Christ as Paul expected that we Christians would shine our light into the dark places of their world by worshiping in a unified community that was accountable to one another. Love never fails. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1359-q5-self-discipline/. G:-x|WD4!+R9 He'll treat yours with the same resurrection power. Faith is the means by which the infirmity of man takes hold of the infinity of God. so that we have been easy on ourselves, and neglectful of our ministries. Woe to Paul spent a great deal of time describing the proper role of spiritual gifts and dedicated an entire chapter--1 Corinthians 13--to the definition of love. prize of God's approval that lasts forever! Wrestlers on the base of a funerary 14 In the same 361. He knew that integrity of doctrine was vital to the health of the church. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. Instructions on Christian freedoms - 1 Corinthians 8:1 - 11:1. things to all men"? If you do, you will have no reward from your Paul first used the word pneumatikois (spiritual people) in 2:13. The way such common faith is expressed may be quite different culturally or in other ways, but the beauty of the body of Christ will be seen in a single, unitive, though diversely expressed, love for Christ. What was the name of Pauls fourth letter to the church? temperate" (KJV) is enkrateuomai, "to keep one's emotions, impulses, or "Make myself a slave/servant" is doulo, "enslave," here used Who are the believers in Book of 1 Corinthians? Or they work two jobs -- Paul did -- and aren't home as much article, "the majority, most" (BDAG 848, 1bAleph). Even though I may not be an apostle to others, surely I am to you! Psalms In 1 Corinthians, Paul responds to reports that Chloe's people gave him about the church in Corinth (1 Cor. For less than $5/mo. have to handle people "with kid gloves" because they are easily offended and All good athletes train hard. The power of the Spirit. You may not like this passage, but you must let it He has his eye on the goal. 70 Likes, 0 Comments - Philippians 2:3-5 (@nancytuyet_lan) on Instagram: "1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus" Barclay, William, Daily Study Bible: Letters to the Corinthians, (Edinburgh: The Saint Andrew Press, 1975), Barrett, C.K., Blacks New Testament Commentary: The First Epistle to the Corinthians (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 1993), Chafin, Kenneth L., The Preachers Commentary: 1-2 Corinthians, Vol. Who then is Apollos, and who is Paul, but servants (diakonoi) through whom you believed; and each as the Lord gave to him? (v. 5). "Right" (NIV, NRSV), "power" (KJV) is exousia, a word to "save/preserve from eternal death. and drink? Troph, Mark All Gods gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene for the Finale. But menial workers dont get their names in the newspapers.
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