“…that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. Then […]
08/04/23 Daily Devotion – Works must be accompanied by love!
“If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.” — 1 Corinthians 13:3 (NIV84) Paul already let us know that without love, a faith that can move mountains and a wisdom that discerns the truths of mysteries is worthless. In our verse […]
08/03/23 Daily Devotion – One Spirit, many gifts, common good!
“Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and He gives them to each one, just as He determines. The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts […]
08/02/23 Daily Devotion – The quiet but powerful work of the Holy Spirit!
“Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, ‘Jesus be cursed,’ and no one can say, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit.” — 1 Corinthians 12:3 (NIV84) Many reading this devotion can say with certainty that Jesus Christ is their Lord. Millions of people around […]
08/01/23 Daily Devotion – Paul’s final thoughts
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (NIV84) Paul was about to close his first letter to the Corinthian church. He had masterfully addressed the Christian faith and life. With these two verses he left them with his final […]
7/31/23 Daily Devotion – Hoping in Christ for this life alone would be a pity!
“If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men.” — 1 Corinthians 15:19 (NIV84) When reading this verse, please pay attention to the word “only.” With this verse, Paul was not saying that there is no hope in Christ for this life. There certainly is! […]
7/30/23 Daily Devotion – Let’s not miss the key point!
“Whether, then, it was I or they, this is what we preach, and this is what you believed.” — 1 Corinthians 15:11 (NIV84) Already in Paul’s time the church was caught up in discussions about doctrine and practices. Many of the letters Paul wrote to the churches dealt with such topics. We Christians today can […]
7/29/23 Daily Devotion – One Way!
“By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain.” — 1 Corinthians 15:2 (NIV84) We are now entering Paul’s powerful chapter on the certainty of the resurrection of the dead: both Jesus’ and ours. At this point in history it had only […]
7/28/23 Daily Devotion – Order and disorder!
“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.” — 1 Corinthians 14:33 (NIV84) The other day I was reminded of a conversation I had with a friend awhile back. We discussed the topic of curiosity in connection to people’s ability to reason, think, and dream. And so I’ve been curious as to what drives […]
7/27/23 Daily Devotion – Relativism doesn’t work!
“Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes? Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle? So it is with you. Unless […]
