Illustrations from 1 Corinthians
273 illustrations referencing 1 Corinthians
God's View on Economic Inequality & Generosity - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Economic Inequality & Generosity presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of 1 Corinthian...
The Technology & Human Connection Perspective - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Technology & Human Connection presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of 1 Corinthians 1...
The Digital Addiction & Freedom Perspective - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Digital Addiction & Freedom presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of 1 Corinthians 13:4-...
The Digital Addiction & Freedom Perspective - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Digital Addiction & Freedom presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of 1 Corinthians 13...
God's View on Irony - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Irony presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 offers timeless wisd...
Gifts AND Fruit - Pentecostal (Galatians 5:22-23)
A Pentecostal pastor told his congregation: "I'd rather have someone with fruit and no gifts than gifts and no fruit." The Spirit gives gifts (1 Corinthians 12) AND produces fruit (Galatians 5). Both ...
Patient Love in Mission - Missional (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
A missionary couple worked in a Muslim country for 20 years before seeing their first convert. Twenty years. "Love is patient." They built relationships, served needs, learned culture—without visible ...
The Love That Stayed - Traditional (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
Robertson McQuilkin was president of Columbia Bible College when his wife Muriel developed Alzheimer's. As her condition worsened, he faced a choice: career or caregiving. He resigned to care for her ...
C.S. Lewis on the Hardest Kind - Anglican (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
C.S. Lewis observed that it's easier to love humanity in general than the specific person annoying you. "Love is not irritable"—but your spouse, coworker, or neighbor can be genuinely irritating. Lewi...