Illustrations from 1 Corinthians

273 illustrations referencing 1 Corinthians

biblical insightAnabaptist

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...

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
biblical insightAnglican

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...

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
biblical insightBaptist

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-...

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
biblical insightReformed

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...

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
biblical insightCatholic

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...

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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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 ...

Galatians 5:22-23
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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 ...

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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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 ...

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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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...

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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