1 Corinthians 16
Paul gives final instructions and encouragement: he urges generosity for the needy, plans for travel, and faithful service. He closes with greetings, exhortations to stand firm in faith, and blessings of love and peace.
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1 Corinthians 15
Christ’s resurrection is the foundation of faith, promising that believers will also be raised and that death will be defeated.
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1 Corinthians 14
Paul teaches that spiritual gifts should be used to strengthen the church, especially prophecy, which is understandable to all. He emphasizes that worship must be orderly, clear, and done for the benefit of everyone.
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1 Corinthians 13
Paul teaches that love is more important than any spiritual gift. True love is patient, kind, selfless, and enduring, and it never fails, while gifts and knowledge will pass away.
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1 Corinthians 12
Spiritual gifts come from one Spirit and are meant to serve the whole church. Believers are one body with many parts, and every part is needed.
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Stay for the meal
Mahatma Gandhi, a Hindu and key leader in India’s independence, blatantly proclaimed, “You Christians have in your keeping a document with enough dynamite in it to blow the whole of civilization to bits; to turn society upside down; to bring peace to this war-torn world. But you read it as if it were just good…
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1 Corinthians 11
Paul teaches proper worship, emphasizing Christ’s example, respect, unity, and taking the Lord’s Supper worthily.
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1 Corinthians 10
Paul warns against idolatry and sin, urging believers to use their freedom to honor God and protect others.
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1 Corinthians 9
Paul explains that he sacrifices his rights for the gospel and calls believers to disciplined, purposeful living.
