Stewards of God's Mysteries Paul next said that inspired spokesmen should simply be thought of as servants and stewards. Vine says the word servant should be thought of as "an under rower." Further, he says it "came to denote any subordinate acting under another's direction." The idea included in th... [ Continue Reading ]
Thoughts on the Corinthians' Boasting No one man, even Paul or Apollos, should be followed in things not revealed by God. Paul used his and Apollos' name to avoid hurting the real leaders of the divisions (1 Corinthians 4:6). In Galatians 1:6-9, the apostle warned against those who would draw Chris... [ Continue Reading ]
Paul's View of the Apostles' Position In contrast to the Corinthians' lofty thoughts of themselves, Paul gives his thoughts on the apostles' state. They suffered persecution and would continue to suffer till they died. The comparison is made between the apostles' state and those condemned criminals... [ Continue Reading ]
Paul Loved the Church in Corinth Like a Father Paul did not try to make the brethren feel bad because they added to his problems. Rather, he wanted to warn them so they would change. He wrote to them much as a loving father would write to one of his children who had begun participating in things wh... [ Continue Reading ]