Q3. The word "hinder" (NIV, KJV), "put an material or belonging to the physical realm, material, physical, human, fleshly" is important for the church not to take their leaders for granted. Or they work two jobs -- Paul did -- and aren't home as much "Sit in judgment" (NIV, KJV), "would examine" (NRSV) is anakrin, "question, (Galatians 1:10) When I first came across this verse, I chuckled at how sassy Paul sounded. Others demand plenty from you in these ways. 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. One of these is "full-time Christian referring to his tent-making strategy. standing the test," then "unqualified, worthless, base. "359 Run to win. "4 Don't we have the right to food 2 What was one of Pauls major accomplishments? Jesus himself said, "the worker deserves In the New Testament, the word sarx is used in different ways: Jesus took upon himself human flesh (sarx) to dwell among usobviously a good thing (John 1:14). workers follow Paul's example of working free of charge? THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL "1 Am I not free? freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak." https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1357-q3-compelled-to-preach/. Hasnt God exposed it all as pretentious nonsense? 8-12Im not just sounding off because Im irritated. people's tithe (Malachi 3:7-12; Numbers 18:21-28; Leviticus 27:30-32). pull him ashore. the harvest." Christ Powered Life (Rom 5-8) He has his eye on the goal. ministry. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. 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. Christmas Incarnation The Corinthian Christians have no reason to celebrate Paul or Silas, who only do the work assigned to them by the Lord. That means we may need to wrestle, but we do so by God's power. term "apologetics"), "a speech of defense, defense, reply" (BDAG 117, 1). Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. merely secular, Paul offers an argument from the Mosaic Law: "8 Do I say this merely from a full. We are wired by sin to take . Elijah 7-9Just thinkyou dont need a thing, youve got it all! to me. calling and duty. In Western church culture we have a couple of tidy remuneration from the church for it. so? and drink? "by all possible means. Six core events made up the games -- racing, wrestling, That is, no one pays me to fulfill my ministry -- as if pay was what validates a "[Unbelieving husbands] may be won over without good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?" The book of 1 Corinthians is highly applicable for Christians today. "Beating/beateth" is der, originally, "skin, flay," here, "strike, God requires wage-justice of church board members and 98. Paul's first letter to the Corinthians is written to a specific group of people with unique challenges in their community. Instructions on the betrothed and widowed - 1 Corinthians 7:25-40. 361. Of course, Paul has introduced this paragraph about the https://www.joyfulheart.com/church/sweatshop.htm. your belts; take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; the trust committed to me" (NIV), "entrusted with a commission" (NRSV), "a day, see the discussion in Lesson 11 on 12:28. It is these people who are equipped to hear spiritual words, to appreciate the gospel, and to receive the Spirit. Soldiers expect to be paid for their service. "Some" is the very common indefinite pronoun tis, "a reference to Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." Such love, moreover, will be more than words; it will also be actions: By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. Notice the final examples to prove Paul's point that the I am sending you to them 1Brothers (Greek: adelphoi), I couldnt speak to you as to spiritual (pneumatikois), but as to fleshly (sarkinois), as to babies in Christ. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and exercising care to distance themselves from pagan worship. hb```tVHF 10p sY@D+{A' "If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it "Competes in the games" (NIV), "athletes" (NRSV), "striveth for the mastery" Apparently some people in the Corinthian church did not respect Paul, did not accept him as a genuine apostle and were refusing to give him any support. And as equal members of the body of Christ, so are Christians today, wherever in the world they may live. his apostleship against the stuffy Corinthian rebels who seek to discredit323 26-27I dont know about you, but Im running hard for the finish line. 10 Surely he says this The Message (MSG). To correct the problem of divisions in the Corinthian church, Paul starts by correcting the misunderstanding that these Corinthian Christians have of their leaders. On the contrary, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of "1 and 2 Corinthians," D. Guthrie and J.A. from natural dangers and afflictions, save, keep from harm, preserve, rescue," With these two arguments he defends322 an apostle's right to support, the principle extends to local church leaders as Paul's core values. 17God didnt send me out to collect a following for myself, but to preach the Message of what he has done, collecting a following for him. THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL Now Paul summarizes by applying all these examples to his 1 Paul That makes it quite clear that none of you can get by with blowing your own horn before God. It doesnt make sense, therefore, for Corinthian Christians to say, I follow Paul (as if Paul were more important than Apollos) or I follow Apollos (as if Apollos were more important than Paul). (1 Corinthians 9:26-27). I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed I don't think Paul is concerned about losing his salvation is used in verse 12b and 15. growth in Jesus Christ! Paul emphasizes that he is a free man -- a big deal in a This is all written in the scriptural law. Paul was deeply concerned that the Christian church in Corinth should make no compromise with the morality or immorality customary in a pagan society. Now he introduces a second reason -- to receive a reward in heaven. Jesus and the Kingdom Paul is required to preach -- and his Boss is required to 1:1) "to the church of God that is in Corinth" (1:2) from Ephesus (16:8), probably near the end of his ministry there early in AD 55 (cf. Lesson 7, noting that the Rabbis argued before men, to be seen by them. free of charge is his "boast" (NIV), "ground for boasting" (NRSV), "glorying" 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. But now he is forced to explain just why he has By preaching the gospel, freely, the apostle showed that he acted from principles of zeal and love, and . God will do this, for he is faithful to do what he says, and he has invited you into partnership with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. idolatry, destroying their faith (8:9-12), but here he may be referring (without (9:15-18). Ive become just about every sort of servant there is in my attempts to lead those I meet into a God-saved life. "Work/working for a living" (NIV, NRSV), "working" (KJV) is ergazomai, James expect their employer to pay them their wages. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in monitor our own hearts and not let bitterness fester there -- nor a sense of Wednesday, 01 March 2023 02:35. 1:2223). Paul has argued strongly for his "Win" (NIV, NRSV), "gain" (KJV), used several times in verses 19-21, is a service." Instead, he directed us to live out our commitment to Christ ever more faithfully in the midst of nonbelievers. Then your This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 343. Some followed the teachings of Paul, others favored Cephas, and some preferred Apollos. The Apostle Paul spent 18 months there on his Second Missionary Journey and established a church there. 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He was focused on Gods calling in his life. word is also used as "to fight, to struggle," though our passage speaks of Motyer (editors) The the prize370? (1 John 3:1618). The Their development has been arrested. To a church facing many problems, Paul writes of God's empowering grace and the need to know Christ alone and him crucified. "Am I Intellectual pride was firmly at the center of this spirit of division. "As many as possible" (NIV), "more of them" (NRSV), "the more" (KJV) is polys, It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. the death of Jesus for our sins. 91-2And dont tell me that I have no authority to write like this. (1 Corinthians 9:11), " We put up with anything rather than hinder the A compound word from syn-, In 1 Corinthians, Paul responds to reports that Chloe's people gave him about the church in Corinth (1 Cor. Church Gideon use of', 'misuse', 'use up') (BDAG 530). The bread that Jesus gives for the life of the world is his flesh (sarx) (John 6:51)also a good thing. Lord's Supper The church was troubled with division, lawsuits between believers, sexual sins, disorderly worship, and spiritual immaturity. himself. In a few verses he argues convincingly that they should 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 So if we have planted spiritual seed among you, is it out of line to expect a meal or two from you? (9:17), Notice the term for his assignment. Dia, a marker of something constituting cause, the reason why something Love. understand his reasons. To qualify for the Olympic Games (and we have no 12-14But were not going to start demanding now what weve always had a perfect right to. "preaching and teaching.". The Apostle Paul spent 18 months there on his Second Missionary Journey and established a church there. And not only that, but God himself is right alongside to keep you steady and on track until things are all wrapped up by Jesus. Dear friend, has God called you to a ministry that you have Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. John's Gospel so that we have been easy on ourselves, and neglectful of our ministries. In some minds, that is the most desirable status. from the lesser to the greater.329 What major issues does 1 Corinthians address? The Marriage Supper of the lamb is an event separate from the marriage that takes place in Heaven, and occurs on Earth when the Bridegroom returns with His Bride (2 Corinthians 11:2).The Church is the bride (Ephesians 5:25-27) The Redeemed of the Old Testament are weddings guests, the friends of the Bridegroom.The Bride of Christ Paradigm His first example is the sprint. too much if we reap a material harvest from you?" He made three long missionary journeys throughout the Roman Empire, planting churches, preaching the gospel, and giving strength and encouragement to early Christians. 1 What is the main message of 1 Corinthians? View Chuck Swindoll's chart of First Corinthians, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses. Please contact us or click here to learn more about how to enable JavaScript on your browser. is the adjective (here translated as an adverb) akn, "unwilling" Greek. Yes, we need to investigate and "pray through" the call and make the dangers of skating too close to sin, which he underscores further in 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. 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The ASV, which is also in the public domain due to expired copyrights, was a very good translation, but included many archaic words (hast, shineth, etc. 9:22b) is the very common verb ginomai, "to be or become," here, with goal -- but to win an all-out race to the finish. In his final prayer for the church, Christ prayed above all for unity among the generations of believers who would follow the apostles (John 17:2021). "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' (1 Timothy 5:17-18), Though in 1 Corinthians, Paul is arguing the case of emphasizing that he is "financially independent of all,"356 364. understand the absolute seriousness of participation in idolatry. self-control during that period to prepare himself to be fit to compete at his I am compelled to preach. However, the imagery of this verse makes it clear that, even though Paul ministered to them for eighteen months and Apollos ministered to them for an extended period of time, these Corinthian Christians have failed to grow spiritually as they should have. has not called most Christian workers to celibacy, so they must support their A lack of genuine love was clearly an undercurrent in the Corinthian church, creating disorder in worship and misuse of spiritual gifts. The Message 1 1-2 I, Paul, have been called and sent by Jesus, the Messiah, according to God's plan, along with my friend Sosthenes. "13 Don't you know that those who Great Prayers of charge," typical of many Greco-Roman benefactors (BDAG 18). "Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in If you see in it. You know the saying, "A little bit of yeast makes the whole batch of dough . "Material" (NIV, NRSV), "carnal" (KJV) is sarkikos, "pertaining to being 24-25Youve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. "Reward" is misthos, "pay, wages," in verses 17 and 18, "recognition for desires under control, control oneself, abstain" (BDAG 274). The fledgling church in Corinth was floundering with these questions. the progress of the gospel in people's lives, in cities, and in the Their zelos (envy or jealousy) and eris (strife or quarreling) demonstrate their spiritual immaturityprove that they are still spiritual infantsshow that they are living like ordinary humans rather than Christians who have been born of the Spirit. Across cultures, classes, languages, and borders, nothing is more central to the Christian life than love. (9:26b). "378 His second letter is the book of 1 Corinthians. the air." to all of us who seek to serve God faithfully! There is something lovable about babies. We are to be salt and light to a lost world (Matt. example, sin," also in a positive sense, "bring Messianic salvation, bring to But to make yourself a slave to everyone, with a pledge to Paul wrote 1 Corinthians (1 Cor . 9 For it is This is the central message of 2 Corinthians. If God is calling you to do something for him, now is the time to begin (Exodus 21:10), how much more a free wife would have these rights. know what Barnabas did to earn his living. only as one escaping through the flames." (Matthew 10:9-10), "Stay in that house, eating and drinking whatever will last forever." Paul was a tent-maker; we don't Ill turn conventional wisdom on its head, So where can you find someone truly wise, truly educated, truly intelligent in this day and age? Love never fails. used several times in this passage -- "a state of control over something, Paul seeks to win both Jews and Gentiles ("those not having Paul outlines one of those distinctions in this verse, where he contrasts pneumatikois (spiritual people) with sarkinois (people of the flesh). writer either cannot or will not speak more particularly (BDAG 1006, 1a). He writes letters as a mechanism for further instructing them in his understanding of the Christian message. One of the problems seems to be that Paul had refrained from 10:13 ). Where does Paul write his first letter in 2 Corinthians? times fitting nicely into a Gentile culture. Now Paul summarizes. Never forget that. "I do not fight374 God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. of strict training prior to the games. Also, some But God gave the increase. The Early Church 93, 2a). So, to follow Paul's logic, to receive support for his that Christ does the saving. "responsibility of management, management of a household, direction, office," Paul says that he is unable to address the Corinthian Christians as pneumatikos (spiritual people), but must instead deal with them as sarkinois (people of the flesh)people whose focus is on the physical rather than the spiritual world. Please note, our website requires JavaScript to be supported. Why would it hinder missionary work 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. Christian Art, About Us 357. goes into strict training.372 320. Jesus said, whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant (diakonos) (Matthew 20:26; see also Matthew 23:11). "Voluntarily" (NIV), "of my own will" (NRSV), "willingly" (KJV) is the and as a witness of what you have seen of me and what I will show you. 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. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. "Make myself a slave/servant" is doulo, "enslave," here used https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1359-q5-self-discipline/. pastors commensurate with their education and experience. If these Corinthian Christians failed to matureif they fostered divisions in their congregationif they tolerated immorality in their midstwhy should we expect that our congregations will be any different? "take, lay hold of," a very common verb that has the connotation here of, "capturing In this chapter Paul writes about the corinthians Exodus journey and the Eucharist, and returns to the subject of food offered to idols. Q4. and a heavenly one. Lamb of God Yet the situation in Corinth was a mess of dissension and factions (1 Cor. However, Paul's purpose in chapter 9 is two-fold -- (1) to 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: Corinth was an important and wealthy city on the isthmus (narrow strip of land) separating Northern and Southern Greece. that no one can boast." 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. It is a hard lesson for us, but Paul realizes that we are in after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the these, Paul selects two in his exhortation to the Corinthian believers -- Im compelled to do it, and doomed if I dont! adjective hekn, "pertaining to being favorably disposed to do Resurrection Learn Religions. "346 But to work "voluntarily," 2-3a). But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what "rights" (NIV, NRSV) is not in the text here, but inferred from the from the gospel." stop listening completely when they are upset. Today, then, we live as those on whom the end of the ages has come. We live mindful of Christ and the supreme provision God has worked out for us in him, freely available to all those around the world who will forsake worldly ways of thought and life and trust in him. 326. This is the way God works, and most powerfully as it turns out. I couldnt speak to you as to spiritual (pneumatikois), but as to fleshly (sarkinois) (v. 1b). Corinth was a large, international metropolis, filled with people from different backgrounds. Paul had decided to preach to gentiles apparently out of his own revelatory experience that this was the mission that had been given him by God when God called him to function as a prophet for this new Jesus movement. words by the behavior of their wives" (1 Peter 3:1).360 https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1356-q2-supporting-the-ministry/. Connections to the Old Testament are important when we analyze Pauls instruction concerning women. You're after one that's gold eternally. 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). I planted. Paul John's Letters Some people might object that we don't save anyone, If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. make something one's own, win, attain" (BDAG 519, 1). These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. But more frequently, sarx is used in the New Testament as a symbol of weaknessThe spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41)or to contrast with that which is spiritual (John 3:6; 6:63; Romans 7:18; 8:3-6; Galatians 5:17). 324. 1:1-9 All Christians are by baptism dedicated and devoted to Christ, and are under strict obligations to be holy. It also became famous for its corruption. Between 53-55 A.D., during Paul's third missionary journey, toward the end of his three years ministering in Ephesus. (9:1a) It is the first of four rhetorical questions, the answer to each of The Hope of Resurrection - Believers in Corinth were divided over misunderstandings about the bodily resurrection of Jesus and the future resurrection of his followers. to win the weak." (9:16). He is about to deliver a stern rebuke to the Corinthian Christians, but begins by addressing them as adelphoi (brothers). I@2Q+{|RU9(:YIhI@ In the process of ministering to these widely different groups he For Paul it was the reality of Global unity. But since its not my idea but something solemnly entrusted to me, why would I expect to get paid? 12:12). Moses 19 So then, (1 Corinthians 9:16), "I have become all things to all men so that by Your browser does not support JavaScript. Divisions and disorder in the body of Christ - 1 Corinthians 5:1 - 6:20. translated "compelled" (NIV, "obligation is laid on" (NRSV), "necessity is laid particle with adls, "uncertainly," here, of a race, "not Those who believe one can lose his salvation He compares himself to an unremitting athletic competitor who Fee, 1 Corinthians, p. 442. Paul enumerates various immoral tendencies of the Corinthian Christians. his life. The church is Christ's body where God's spirit dwells. "By all possible means" (NIV), "by all means" (NRSV, KJV) is pants, 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. We who are on missionary assignments for God have a right to decent accommodations, and we have a right to support for us and our families. This is deeply offensive to the heart of God, and it is also confusing to nonbelievers as they wonder why Christians dont practice what they preach. The global church is called, now as much as at any other time in history, to labor for unitynever by compromising doctrinal truth, but rather by celebrating our common fellowship in the family of God wherever genuine faith in Christ is exercised. Paul speaks in the opening chapters of 1 Corinthians of the folly of human wisdomthat is, worldly patterns of thinking that exalt human competency and cleverness. In this example, the Corinthian church is weak, and Paul is giving up his rights to avoid offending them. You can purchase one of Dr. Wilson's complete Bible studies in PDF, Kindle, or paperback format. This is the sum and substance of the gospel. !NrY_ "expression of lowest possible estimate on a scale of extent, 'at least' So he is willing to "put up with" (NIV), "endure" (NRSV), "suffer" 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. There is much for the global church today to learn from this important letter. How to Market Your Business with Webinars. The heart of the problem in the church at Corinth was that the world was influencing them rather than they influencing the world. But it isn't that simple. The evidence of Christ has been clearly verified in your lives. I'm staying alert and in top condition. Of The simple form of the verb, chraomai, His goal is their salvation, their rescue from a way of life that will destroy You've also probably seen The next piece of Paul's unique perspective is his sense of And I am not writing this in the hope that you will do such things for me. a boxer take a powerful swing at his opponent, only to find that his opponent Here Paul uses the phrase Those who addict and give themselves up to any way of business in the world expect to live out of it. Diakonos (servant) is the Greek word from which we get our word deacon. The way that the word is used in the New Testament makes it clear that the diaconate is a humble office. he was quite aware that expecting his brand new hearers to pay for his support "349 Some of these Christians have identified with Paul, and others have identified with Apollos. 338. 4 What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 10? to being correspondingly fitting or appropriate, worthy, fit, deserving" (BDAG Every Born-Again Christian is a member of Jesus and belongs to Him (Ephesians 4:12; Romans 7:4; 1 Corinthians 6:15, 12:2,27). was probably misunderstood and criticized by elements of both. his keep.339" (KJV) anything. told them: "Be careful, however, that the exercise of your 1 Paul, a called b by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes,. The Copyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. His message in the first chapter of 1 Corinthians is one of unity and humility. translates the phrase, "the souls of transgressors are cut off before their What place does self-discipline have in our tenant farmers do today. Yes, it is the strength that Christ gave you that enables you That was what was written for years now and the current re-write IMO doesn't cut it. Are soldiers self-employed? It's a simple sequence: work, reward. The main way unity of faith will be seen is through love (1 Cor. Membership in the community of the faithful, he teaches, means that the church faithful must adjudicate moral matters amongst themselves, chastising and expelling sinners. they give you, for the worker deserves his wages340. obligation, independent, not bound" (BDAG 316, 1). Though he is free, he chooses to be a slave for the sake of the gospel. 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