Further Resources   2 Corinthians 4 (ESV) The Light of the Gospel 4 Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. 2 But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God’s word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Corinthians 4

Further Resources   2 Corinthians 3 (ESV) Ministers of the New Covenant 3 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some do, letters of recommendation to you, or from you? 2 You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on our hearts, to be known and read by all. 3 And you show … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Corinthians 3

Further Resources   2 Corinthians 2 (ESV) 2 For I made up my mind not to make another painful visit to you. 2 For if I cause you pain, who is there to make me glad but the one whom I have pained? 3 And I wrote as I did, so that when I came I might not … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Corinthians 2

Further Resources   2 Corinthians 1 (ESV) Greeting 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God that is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Corinthians 1

Further Resources First Corinthians in 16 ‘Tweets’ 1 Corinthians 16 (ESV) The Collection for the Saints 16 Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Corinthians 16

Further Resources Christ, the Firstfruits of the Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:20-23) Baptism and the Resurrection: Looking Again at 1 Corinthians 15:29 and ‘Baptism for the Dead’ 1 Corinthians 15 (ESV) The Resurrection of Christ 15 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Corinthians 15

Today’s podcast has a 14 minute discussion of 1 Corinthians 14 and a 30 minute post-script that goes into detail about tongues and their place in Corinth and the contemporary church. Listen to one or both. Further Resources 15 Propositions About Tongues from 1 Corinthians 12–14 1 Corinthians 14 (ESV) Prophecy and Tongues 14 Pursue love, and … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Corinthians 14 (Plus a Long Post Script on Tongues)

Further Resources Love Like Christ: A Look at 1 Corinthians 13 1 Corinthians 13 (ESV) The Way of Love 13 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Corinthians 13

Further Resources 1 Corinthians 12 (ESV) Spiritual Gifts 12 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Corinthians 12

Further Resources The Business of Is-Ness: How to Live in the World God Made (book by David Schrock) Rightly Dividing the Cultural Background to 1 Corinthians 11 (article by David Schrock) 1 Corinthians 11 (ESV) 11 Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. Head Coverings 2 Now I commend you because you remember me in everything … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Corinthians 11