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Notice how readily Paul uses the Exodus as a parallel (or “type”) of the Christian experience. (1Co 10:1-5 ESV)  For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed … Continue reading →

What is a “disciple”? And here’s where we mess up. We can’t even define “disciple.” We aren’t even sure what it means to “follow Jesus.” We keep wanting to define these terms in terms of rule keeping, obedience to certain … Continue reading →

Another key element of Paul’s hermeneutics is his use of his own story to teach the gospel. Beginning in 1 Cor 9:1, Paul uses his surrender of his own rights as an apostle as an example of how to live … Continue reading →

Notice that the question of eating meat sacrificed to idols is so important that Paul consumes three chapters on the topic — so many verses that we usually assume Paul drifted off to another subject or two, only to return … Continue reading →

(1Co 10:25-26 ESV) 25 Eat whatever is sold in the meat market without raising any question on the ground of conscience.  26 For “the earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.” Therefore, meat is fine to eat, and we … Continue reading →

(1Co 10:19-20 ESV) 19 What do I imply then? That food offered to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything? 20 No, I imply that what pagans sacrifice they offer to demons and not to God. I do … Continue reading →

(1Co 10:13 ESV) 13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of … Continue reading →

(1Co 10:5-6 ESV) 5 Nevertheless, with most of them God was not pleased, for they were overthrown in the wilderness.  6 Now these things took place as examples for us, that we might not desire evil as they did. We … Continue reading →