First Corinthians Verse-by-Verse

The apostle Paul's first letter to the Corinthians is one of the treasures of the New Testament. Paul wrote to believers who were struggling to live their Christian faith during difficult times and in a world that is similar to ours in so many ways. Here are some of the valuable lessons we can learn from God's instructions to the Corinthians.

How can Christians live godly lives in an ungodly world? How can the church keep worldliness from damaging or destroying its influence? What is the best way for believers to win their battle against the flesh? How can Christians at different levels of maturity live in harmony and maintain the unity of the faith? Why is it important to understand the early history of God's revelation that eventually formed the New Testament? How are believers supposed to act in the meetings of the local church? Why is doctrine so important to the Christian life? What are the consequences of believing something that is not true?