Encounter the Truth

One commentator has described the Corinthian church as a dumpster fire: sexual immorality, cliques, snobbery, spiritual arrogance, lawsuits among believers—they were doing it all. And Paul hasn’t held back his rebuke. But his final words in 1 Corinthians reflect not rejection but redemptive love, showing that even a deeply flawed church has a future. Christians are called to move forward in love—restored by grace, modeling forgiveness, honoring one another, giving generously, and striving for unity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

Paul's vision for church gatherings is Spirit-filled but not chaotic, Christ-centered but also mindful of outsiders, and expressive but orderly. The true mark of spiritual worship is the building up of believers, the conversion of the lost, and the peaceable order that reflects God's nature. This matters because public worship is the heart of church life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

In 1 Corinthians, Paul has addressed numerous issues in the church—division, immorality, pride—but he lands the plane on the doctrine of resurrection because it holds the key to understanding the gospel, Christian hope, and faithful living. This doctrine should reshape how we live, fight sin, endure hardship, and serve with joy—because the victory over death is already won in Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

Pauls vision for church gatherings is Spirit-filled but not chaotic, Christ-centered but also mindful of outsiders, and expressive but orderly. The true mark of spiritual worship is the building up of believers, the conversion of the lost, and the peaceable order that reflects Gods nature. This matters because public worship is the heart of church life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

Pauls vision for church gatherings is Spirit-filled but not chaotic, Christ-centered but also mindful of outsiders, and expressive but orderly. The true mark of spiritual worship is the building up of believers, the conversion of the lost, and the peaceable order that reflects Gods nature. This matters because public worship is the heart of church life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

Paul underscores the centrality of love: even the most impressive spiritual gifts or sacrificial acts are meaningless without it. Love is not about performance, status, or zeal without compassion. He warns that it is possible to be outwardly effective in ministry while being spiritually empty due to a lack of love. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

Paul underscores the centrality of love: even the most impressive spiritual gifts or sacrificial acts are meaningless without it. Love is not about performance, status, or zeal without compassion. He warns that it is possible to be outwardly effective in ministry while being spiritually empty due to a lack of love. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

Paul teaches that all Christians are united by the Holy Spirit through their confession that “Jesus is Lord.” This unity is expressed through diverse spiritual gifts, which differ in nature but are all meant “for the common good. Every believer, no matter how prominent or hidden their role, is indispensable. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

Paul teaches that all Christians are united by the Holy Spirit through their confession that “Jesus is Lord.” This unity is expressed through diverse spiritual gifts, which differ in nature but are all meant “for the common good. Every believer, no matter how prominent or hidden their role, is indispensable. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

Paul addresses critical issues of unity and diversity within the church, focusing on gender distinctions and social divisions during worship gatherings. This chapter challenges believers to live counterculturally by honoring Gods design for men and women, and by preserving the unity of the church community, especially in how they celebrate the Lord’s Supper. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

Paul addresses critical issues of unity and diversity within the church, focusing on gender distinctions and social divisions during worship gatherings. This chapter challenges believers to live counterculturally by honoring Gods design for men and women, and by preserving the unity of the church community, especially in how they celebrate the Lord’s Supper. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

In 1 Corinthians 10, Paul continues the theme introduced in chapter 9—running the Christian life with the goal of winning the eternal prize. Drawing imagery from the athletic contests familiar to his audience in Corinth, Paul exhorts believers to pursue the Christian life with discipline, intentionality, and spiritual vigilance. The ultimate goal, he reminds us, is not participation alone, but faithful perseverance leading to the gift of salvation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

In 1 Corinthians 10, Paul continues the theme introduced in chapter 9—running the Christian life with the goal of winning the eternal prize. Drawing imagery from the athletic contests familiar to his audience in Corinth, Paul exhorts believers to pursue the Christian life with discipline, intentionality, and spiritual vigilance. The ultimate goal, he reminds us, is not participation alone, but faithful perseverance leading to the gift of salvation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

Here Paul teaches about Christian freedom and the responsibility to limit that freedom out of love for others and for the sake of the gospel. Using one’s liberty without love can become a stumbling block to others, wounding their weaker consciences. True discipleship often means surrendering personal rights in order to build others up in faith and reflect the love of Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

Here Paul teaches about Christian freedom and the responsibility to limit that freedom out of love for others and for the sake of the gospel. Using one’s liberty without love can become a stumbling block to others, wounding their weaker consciences. True discipleship often means surrendering personal rights in order to build others up in faith and reflect the love of Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

The time is short—the Lord could return any day. How then shall we live? Do we downplay marriage and sexuality? No. We prize our marriages. We stay as we were when called, and we serve the Lord there. And in this passage we gain a new perspective on singleness—we see its special value for believers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

The time is short—the Lord could return any day. How then shall we live? Do we downplay marriage and sexuality? No. We prize our marriages. We stay as we were when called, and we serve the Lord there. And in this passage we gain a new perspective on singleness—we see its special value for believers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

We see the people’s collective brokenness over their sin of intermarrying with unbelievers, leading to genuine repentance and decisive actions to address their wrongdoing. And the hope in God’s forgiveness serves as a reality check that the consequences of sin often remain, urging us to turn from sin before it takes root. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

We see the people’s collective brokenness over their sin of intermarrying with unbelievers, leading to genuine repentance and decisive actions to address their wrongdoing. And the hope in God’s forgiveness serves as a reality check that the consequences of sin often remain, urging us to turn from sin before it takes root. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29

Ezra grieves as the returning exiles sin by intermarrying with non-Israelite peoples, leading to spiritual compromise. Here we find the ongoing need for repentance and reliance on God’s abundant grace, pointing forward to the ultimate redemption found in Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1516/29