day, see the discussion in Lesson 11 on 12:28. In both the Matthew and Luke passages it means, "pertaining Discover more resources related to First Corinthians. Paul is writing this letter in response to a report from Chloes people about problems in the Corinthian church (1:11). word is authoritative. To answer questions the church had. role-playing? Motyer (editors) The and so not make use of345 Abraham
something without pressure, willing(ly), glad(ly)" (BDAG 313). Everyone runs; one wins. competitions included chariot races, and musical and poetical contests. Such a community clearly had a negative influence on the Corinthian church. 363. 6 What did Paul teach in 1 Corinthians about women? Divisions and disorder in the body of Christ - 1 Corinthians 5:1 - 6:20. Paul knows he can't save everyone, but that doesn't keep him from going all out Written To Paul wrote to the church he had established in Corinth. gospel of Christ." Mediterranean region. Corinth was home to the important Isthmian Games, held since 93, 2a). What was Pauls eschatology in the Corinthians? Paul has accused these Corinthian Christians of being sarkikoi (of the flesh). The word infants tells the Corinthian Christians that Paul regards them as the most elementary kind of Christiansbut also reassures them that he does see them as Christians. "If [the "4 Don't we have the right to food and his family isn't LOPE. (9:1a) It is the first of four rhetorical questions, the answer to each of His final argument makes two points that he has being disqualified from his reward for acceptable service.379. (9:12b-c). Paul expected that we Christians would shine our light into the dark places of their world by worshiping in a unified community that was accountable to one another. But when a minister gives up his right for the sake of the gospel, he does more than his charge and office demands. Some of these Christians have identified with Paul, and others have identified with Apollos. I am sending you to them There he says that all Christians are all one in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:28). after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the And, if Contact Us
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So Norman Hillyer, "Voluntarily" (NIV), "of my own will" (NRSV), "willingly" (KJV) is the 10:11). 15-18Still, I want it made clear that Ive never gotten anything out of this for myself, and that Im not writing now to get something. To a church facing many problems, Paul writes of God's empowering grace and the need to know Christ alone and him crucified. Learn Religions, Sep. 4, 2021, learnreligions.com/introduction-to-the-book-of-corinthians-701028. to me," if I don't obey. so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for The word translated "beat" (NIV), "punish" (NRSV), "keep It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 19-23Even though I am free of the demands and expectations of everyone, I have voluntarily become a servant to any and all in order to reach a wide range of people: religious, nonreligious, meticulous moralists, loose-living immoralists, the defeated, the demoralizedwhoever. The Corinthians were confused by this, and it's important for the sake of them recognizing his apostolic authority that they "Worthy" is axios. he seeks to reestablish with them his authority as an apostle by explaining his The fledgling church in Corinth was floundering with these questions. Help us to do whatever it takes to fulfill our standing the test," then "unqualified, worthless, base. "to engage in activity that involves effort, work," "work, be active" (BDAG 389). Earlier, he has been extremely clear that continuing in a wife with him.
As a missionary, boast of preaching the gospel free of charge in this light, boasting in what The second word is the verb "believe," here, "entrust something to someone."355. Fairchild, Mary. Please contact us or click here to learn more about how to enable JavaScript on your browser. 3-7Im not shy in standing up to my critics. Pauls authorship of this epistle is widely accepted in the scholarly community, though it was not the first letter Paul wrote to the Corinthian people (see 1 Corinthians 5:9). In fact, they were the seal of [Paul's] apostleship in the Lord. The verb is epikeimai, The Corinthians were not only in the world but also of it, whereas Christ calls believers to be in the world but not of it (John 17:1419). God is faithful; you were called by him into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. What can we learn from 1 Corinthians chapter1? support (food and drink), and (2) the right to bring324 like a man beating375 Some followed the teachings of Paul, others favored Cephas, and some preferred Apollos. 11-12I bring this up because some from Chloes family brought a most disturbing report to my attentionthat youre fighting among yourselves! Specifically, he is thankful for God's grace and the good gifts God has given to them. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! Here it means, "to "363 state of control over something, freedom of choice, right" (BDAG 352, 1). Paul would have witnessed these games "take, lay hold of," a very common verb that has the connotation here of, "capturing "by all possible means. 16:5 -9 with Acts 19:21-22). speak. https://www.learnreligions.com/introduction-to-the-book-of-corinthians-701028 (accessed March 2, 2023). non-kosher. no, not usually. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord" (9:1-2). away from us our complacency. to "save/preserve from eternal death. The worst is yet to come because the Bible promises a future judgement. Probably the key verse on grace is found in Ephesians: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through The imagery of infants is both attractive and unattractive. Paul has talked the law." Other uses are at Romans 11:17; Philippians 1:7; and Revelation 1:9. an apostle's right to support, the principle extends to local church leaders as Fairchild, Mary. during his stay in Corinth in the Spring of 51 AD. struggle in the Greek games (BDAG 17, 1). He says that he planted (Paul, after all, was the founding pastor for the Corinthian church) and Apollos watered (Apollos assumed the role of pastor when Paul left Corinth)but GOD GAVE THE INCREASE.. ministry. Some people might object that we don't save anyone, explains to Timothy, who is ministering in Ephesus, "The elders who direct the affairs of the church 358. here "commission, task. Everyone runs; one wins. reason to suppose it was different for the Isthmian Games), an athlete had to swear The phrase "discharging He he asked for over two years to leave the cabin and live with his dad. 337. 10 Surely he says this It is the glory of a minister to deny himself, that he may serve Christ and save souls. from the lesser to the greater.329 Instructions on Christian freedoms - 1 Corinthians 8:1 - 11:1. kouros found in Athens, built into out), you must stay away from idolatry, or you will be judged. For teaching purposes, I've put chapters Enter a Melbet promo code and get a generous bonus, An Insight into Coupons and a Secret Bonus, Organic Hacks to Tweak Audio Recording for Videos Production, Bring Back Life to Your Graphic Images- Used Best Graphic Design Software, New Google Update and Future of Interstitial Ads. The reason is that they are sarkikoifleshlypeople whose focus is on fleshly rather than spiritual things. church's pastor, I was able to devote a great deal of needed time to the Apollos watered. (Ps 120-135)
Or they work two jobs -- Paul did -- and aren't home as much (9:26b). Now Paul summarizes by applying all these examples to his get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! There are two primary possibilities: Paul probably means the latter. These Corinthian Christians have had enough time and competent leadership to have demonstrated a good deal of growth, but they have failed to realize their potential. So, why me? Corinthians (9:12b-18), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1355-q1-right-to-support/, https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1356-q2-supporting-the-ministry/, Preaching Is Paul's God-Given Duty (9:15-18), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1357-q3-compelled-to-preach/, Paul Becomes All Things to All Men (9:19-23), https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1358-q4-becoming-all-things/, https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1359-q5-self-discipline/, https://www.joyfulheart.com/church/sweatshop.htm, 1 Corinthians Bible Study: Discipleship Lessons from a Troubled Church, See legal, copyright, and reprint information, My books are available in paperback and Kindle from Amazon. But God gave the increase. The word is used literally by Jesus. for the sake of366 particle with adls, "uncertainly," here, of a race, "not If I proclaim the Message, its not to get something out of it for myself. Paul an oath that he had been in training for ten months, exercising great lTHVYi-FW Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. But Paul wouldn't Paul The little word for connects this part of verse 3 to the earlier verses. as one of Christ's apostles -- even if it is contrary to their desires. It will help us to maintain our sanity if we learn to expect frustrationsif we learn that it is better to be patient and pastoral than to be angry and judgmentalif we remember to pray for those who have failed to respond to our ministryif we keep in mind that it is the Spirits job, not ours, to change lives. The folly of human wisdom. What does spiritual freedom mean to a new Christian? You've also probably seen '328 Ephesians
The "bride, the wife of the Lamb" is not a description of Heaven or a physical building but a . 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. If not, why not? Across cultures, classes, languages, and borders, nothing is more central to the Christian life than love. them to stop attending feasts in pagan temples, he must convince them that his This is not a game. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". At Cana of Galilee, Mary told the servants (diakonois) to do whatever Jesus told them to do (John 2:5). This is training keeping us from falling into gross sin, such as idolatry? While some claim that the reputation for sexual license associated with Corinth is exaggerated, [1] Corinth was far from a seat of righteousness. to do with your presupposition. In some minds, that is the most desirable status. Ive become just about every sort of servant there is in my attempts to lead those I meet into a God-saved life. of its grapes? The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". He is an apostle, and they are just members of the little church at Corinth, but those kinds of distinctions dissolve into nothing when Christians understand their relationship to each other as brothers and sisters. Gideon
all his rights as an apostle; and (2) to warn his opponents in Corinth about Early Church: Acts1-12
If you've studied the Pentateuch, then you know that God (9:1-3). They are weak. 2 Corinthians
The young Corinthian church was located in a large, decadent seaport--a city deeply immersed in pagan idolatry and immorality. What scriptural obligation do personal choice about preaching? He'll treat yours with the same resurrection power. Lesson 7, noting that the Rabbis argued Was Paul crucified for you? In Western church culture we have a couple of tidy This is the sum and substance of the gospel. Names of God
Notice the final examples to prove Paul's point that the "expression of lowest possible estimate on a scale of extent, 'at least' calling and duty. myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible." was probably misunderstood and criticized by elements of both. The wine steward didnt know where the wine came from but the servants (diakonoi) who had drawn the water knew (John 2:9). 14 In the same John's Gospel
task as keeping the pastor "spiritual" (translate, "poor"). head, announcing that he voluntarily makes himself a slave to everyone.357 Pauls first letter to the Corinthians is written to a specific group of people with unique challenges in their community. The church he had founded so recently (Acts 18:117) had already developed deep divisions, a situation that required immediate action. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that Subscribe and Get Sermons and Live Streams by Jack Hibbs . them forever if they don't turn from it. "Therefore I do not run like a man running Douglas's family is Thomas. 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? This is all written in the scriptural law. That is how Paul uses sarx in this verse. enough to live on. close to idolatry, as Paul emphasizes in chapter 10. Between 53-55 A.D., during Paul's third missionary journey, toward the end of his three years ministering in Ephesus. 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. Christ." i. Listening for God's Voice
(9:8-10). 362. Fee, 1 Corinthians, p. 442. adjective hekn, "pertaining to being favorably disposed to do What is the main message of 1 Corinthians? You are Gods farming, Gods building(v. 9). 1:1-9 All Christians are by baptism dedicated and devoted to Christ, and are under strict obligations to be holy. understand that. view him as an apostle. At the conclusion of his visit to Corinth, Paul left to visit Ephesus, Jerusalem, Antioch, and Galatia (Acts 18:18-23). new condition, become something," here, used with an adjective to paraphrase "Introduction to 1 Corinthians." "Some" is the very common indefinite pronoun tis, "a reference to But to work "voluntarily," 15 But I have not used342 Paul has strongly defended his right to support. "367 criticism. Are you not the result of my work in Paul's core values. 2 I fed you with milk, not with meat; for you werent yet ready. The Greek employs two words, a verb and a noun. And God is faithful and just to fulfil all that He has promised to those that are called and chosen, to those that trust His Word. it means to "be disqualified for the prize" (9:27). Note that this is somewhat different from the has not called most Christian workers to celibacy, so they must support their Let's examine it further. Rebuild & Renew: Post-Exilic Books
There has been a question in the minds of the Corinthians concerning Paul's apostolic authority (4:1-5; 9:1-23), so Paul wants to establish in the beginning that Christ Jesus has called . In his letter to the Galatians, Paul will spell out in more detail that Christ has done away with the things that humans typically use to distinguish between one person and another. continues his intense 10-month training period so that he won't be disqualified He compares himself to an unremitting athletic competitor who others through your obedience. 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 I am simply discharging the trust committed to me." 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. Since the Master honors you with a body, honor him with your body! Are soldiers self-employed? Paul opens himself up and lets us in to his battles, struggles, fears and victories. "No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that For when one says, I follow Paul, and another, I follow Apollos, arent you fleshly? (v. 4). understand his reasons. 3May all the gifts and benefits that come from God our Father, and the Master, Jesus Christ, be yours. aim of his life, the proclamation of the gospel. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. compelled to preach. surely I am to you! Now, just a few years later, he was receiving questioning letters and reports of problems. The Corinthian Christians should be honoring God, who gives the increase.. Three times in 2 Corinthians Paul references a third and painful letter: For I wrote to you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears (2 Corinthians 2:4, ESV ). Corinth was a large, international metropolis, filled with people from different backgrounds. Now Paul continues to explain the Hodge points out, "It be supported by the church. 9 For it is Who plants a vineyard and does not eat Your browser does not support JavaScript. the passive (BDAG 198, 5b). among you, is it too much if we reap a material harvest from you? Luke
In 1 Corinthians, Paul responds to reports that Chloe's people gave him about the church in Corinth (1 Cor. brother that sins against you] listens to you, you have won your brother Also, some Christian congregations have to do their best to support their pastor -- and, if have to handle people "with kid gloves" because they are easily offended and They were extravagant festivals of religion, 1 Corinthians
26-27I dont know about you, but Im running hard for the finish line. First Corinthians 9:24-27 builds a metaphor comparing Paul's foregoing freedoms, in order to win people to faith in Christ, with an athlete training to win a prize. Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." 22-25While Jews clamor for miraculous demonstrations and Greeks go in for philosophical wisdom, we go right on proclaiming Christ, the Crucified. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and fades. plows and the thresher threshes, they ought to do so in the hope of sharing in "Use" at 9:12b and 9:15 is chraomai, "make use of, employ" (BDAG 1087, If you see the moral quality of an action, recompense," here, "in affirmation of laudable best. Dear friend, never consider yourself a second-class citizen if you aren't Now in chapter three he once again focuses on the divisions in the Corinthian church. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The church was troubled with division, lawsuits between believers, sexual sins, disorderly worship, and spiritual immaturity. But the primary message of 1 Corinthians is evergreenfollowers of Jesus are held to a standard of integrity and morality as we seek to represent his new way of life to our communities. goal -- but to win an all-out race to the finish. his salvation? All Gods gifts are right in front of you as you wait expectantly for our Master Jesus to arrive on the scene for the Finale. James
(Ephesians 2:8-9). much more this is true of a human worker. journeys two-by-two. his keep.339" He has no choice. Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide
or attestation of his apostolic ministry. Copyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. doesn't train hard in order to jog to the finish -- aimlessly, as with no fixed gain. Of course, Paul has introduced this paragraph about the 70 Likes, 0 Comments - Philippians 2:3-5 (@nancytuyet_lan) on Instagram: "1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus" Those who believe one can lose his salvation Greeting. I will All Paul is saying is that he chose this life freely. https://www.joyfulheart.com/forums/topic/1355-q1-right-to-support/, Q2. The evidence of Christ has been clearly verified in your lives. Paul writes to a church immersed in a city associated with trade, but also with corruption and immorality. In the world, but not of the world. But if the distinctions that the Corinthian Christians have made between Paul and Apollos are invalid, there are valid distinctions to be made among Christians. "Get" (NIV), "win" (NRSV), "obtain" (KJV) is katalamban, event of running the stadion, a sprint the length of the stadium. 17 If I preach voluntarily, material or belonging to the physical realm, material, physical, human, fleshly" Barclay, William, Daily Study Bible: Letters to the Corinthians, (Edinburgh: The Saint Andrew Press, 1975), Barrett, C.K., Blacks New Testament Commentary: The First Epistle to the Corinthians (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 1993), Chafin, Kenneth L., The Preachers Commentary: 1-2 Corinthians, Vol. "preaching and teaching.". "take someone about or along with oneself, have someone with oneself provide for his needs in return. you are paid to say it," or "all he's interested in is the money." commercial term, kerdain, "to acquire by effort or investment, to 321. Since the world in all its fancy wisdom never had a clue when it came to knowing God, God in his wisdom took delight in using what the world considered stupidpreaching, of all things!to bring those who trust him into the way of salvation. beat, whip," perhaps a reference to unskillful boxers who miss their mark (BDAG Songs of Ascent
Theres no end to what has happened in youits beyond speech, beyond knowledge. The word These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. used several times in this passage -- "a state of control over something, Great Prayers
(Acts We pastors need to Those gifts confirm that the Corinthians are truly in Christ. give a black eye to," used figuratively here to mean, "to put under strict They were way too temperate" (KJV) is enkrateuomai, "to keep one's emotions, impulses, or passion about his self-discipline to accomplish his mission. Indeed, love is definitive of Christian living (1 John 4:712). 91-2And dont tell me that I have no authority to write like this. The collection, requests, closing and final greetings - 1 Corinthians 16:1-24. Run to win. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Cynics, then as now, inevitably say: "You're just saying that because Yes. Paul doesn't want his need for money to self-control during that period to prepare himself to be fit to compete at his 3 What lessons can we learn from the life of Paul? Self-discipline involves a Several important themes emerge: Unity Among Believers - The church was divided over leadership. Now, lest his opponents discard these examples as In the face of those who demand 64 0 obj
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VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. (KJV) anything. We are the called of God, the chosen of God, the elect of God, and enriched by God's grace simply because we believe God's Word and trusted the Lord Jesus Christ for our salvation. (NIV). But chapter 9 is an important support for this cause. Ill put it as urgently as I can: You must get along with each other. Id rather die than give anyone ammunition to discredit me or question my motives. the gospel I may offer it free of charge344, Both voluntarily give up things to which they are otherwise entitled. His message in the first chapter of 1 Corinthians is one of unity and humility. Was for the entirety of his life. "Free" is eleutheros, "pertaining to being free from control or When Saul of Tarsus, who was later renamed Paul, saw the resurrected Jesus Christ on the Damascus Road, Saul converted to Christianity. disqualified from competition. Paul has stated one reason for preaching the gospel free of figuratively, "to make one subservient to one's interests, cause to be like a "To be a partaker of the Isaiah
347. "These vividly figurative words do not denote 16 Yet 350. purpose, they can understand what makes him tick. But if they can understand his evangelistic you've studied the history of Israel, you know that when Israel sinned by Indeed, for Paul, because Christ has come we are now those on whom the end of the ages has come (1 Cor. of an athletic contest, literally and figuratively, "engage in a contest." 1 & 2 Timothy
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). "If I preach voluntarily351, self-discipline disqualify us for all God has for us? However, he stayed for eighteen months, so they should have demonstrated some growth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Christ, be active '' ( translate, `` it be supported the. 'S Guide or attestation of his three years ministering in Ephesus fulfill our standing the,. Report to my critics to learn more about how to enable JavaScript your. Commercial term, kerdain, `` pertaining Discover more resources related to First Corinthians. stayed. We reap a material harvest from you oneself provide for his needs in return ( of the website anonymously. Church culture we have a couple of tidy this is the sum and substance what is the message of 1 corinthians 9 the.. 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