The Scripture gives clear and bold instruction concerning gender and gender roles in the midst of a world that is confused or in rebellion against God.

In the context of food sacrificed to idols, Paul calls the church to a life that brings glory to God and good for people.

Take time this Christmas season to marvel at the Gospel of the Lord Jesus! 

By God’s grace we are enabled more and more to flee from our idolatry and flee to Christ. And one of the means of grace he provides that enables us to flee is the Lord’s Table.

Paul sets an example for the church in Corinth, and the church today, to follow. Because we have all we need in Christ, we are free to give up our rights for the sake of others and for the sake of the gospel.  

We have freedom in Christ Jesus and are called to use our freedom for the sake of others; to love them and to serve them.  

Our circumstances do not dictate our commitment to the Word of God. We are called to live in a manner worthy of our calling in whatever situation we find ourselves.  

The Word of God touches even the most intimate aspects of our life - even our bodies.  But to trust the Word of God is to believe that God knows what's best for us and that there are blessings that come with obeying His Word.  

Christian slogans can be helpful but can also lack a theological fullness leading to confusion.  The Corinthians' slogan "all things are lawful for me" led to confusion concerning their freedom in Christ mistaken for a license to sin.  

The grievances within the church at Corinth dishonored the name of the Lord.  It was much bigger than just lawsuits and grievances; these revealed a failure to living in light of the gospel of Jesus Christ.