For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Truth to Learn Salvation is a completed and sealed transaction. Behind the Words The word translated “message” is logos. It generally refers to something...
1 Corinthians 1:17 – Preach The Good News
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect. Truth to Learn All Christians need to share the gospel message to others. Behind the Words “Send” is translated from the...
1 Corinthians 1:16 – More Baptisms
Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other. Truth to Learn Baptism is not to be a source of bragging or arguing. Behind the Words The word translated “yes” is the Greek conjunction de, which is most often translated as...
1 Corinthians 1:15 – It’s a Testimony
lest anyone should say that I had baptized in my own name. Truth to Learn Baptism is a testimony of the salvation in the name of Christ. Behind the Words “Lest” is translated from the two Greek words hina mē. The first of these, hina, means “in order that” and...
1 Corinthians 1:14 – Unity, Not Division
I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, Truth to Learn Baptism should promote unity in the church, not division. Behind the Words The words “I thank” are translated from the Greek verb eucharisteō, which is composed of eu, meaning “good” or “well” and a...
1 Corinthians 1:13 – Worship Christ Alone
Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? Truth to Learn Submit to your leaders, but worship Christ alone. Behind the Words Meridzō is the word translated “divided.” It means “to separate into parts” or “to divide.” It is expressed here...
1 Corinthians 1:12 – Submission or Contention
Now I say this, that each of you says, "I am of Paul," or "I am of Apollos," or "I am of Cephas," or "I am of Christ." Truth to Learn Christians must be submitted to their leaders. Behind the Words “I say” is the translation of the verb legō,...
1 Corinthians 1:11 – Discuss, Don’t Argue
For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe's household, that there are contentions among you. Truth to Learn Discussions are good, but arguments are bad. Behind the Words The words “it has been declared” are translated from the Greek verb dēloō. This word...
1 Corinthians 1:10 – No More Divisions
Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. Truth to Learn Christians must...
1 Corinthians 1:9 – Called Into Eternal Fellowship
God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Truth to Learn Christians are called into fellowship with God, forever. Behind the Words Pistos is the Greek word translated “faithful.” It is based on the verb peithō, meaning “to win over”...
1 Corinthians 1:8 – Preserved Blameless
who will also confirm you to the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Christians are now, and will always be, blameless according to Jesus Christ’s judicial action on our behalf. Behind the Words The verb “confirm” is from the...
1 Corinthians 1:7 – Gifts Used for Him
so that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn All Christians are gifted so we might bring glory to God. Behind the Words The words “come short” are from the Greek verb husteroō, which is based on the...
1 Corinthians 1:6 – Testimonial Gifts
even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you, Truth to Learn Spiritual gifts are an indication of true salvation, but only when they are used in the proper manner. Behind the Words The words “even as” are translated from the Greek word kathōs, This word is made up...