1 Corinthians

Final Instructions – 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

by Shane Callicutt • February 5, 2026 • 9 min read • 0

This is the final chapter. Throughout this letter, Paul’s love and concern for the Corinthian church were evident. He invested eighteen months in planting their church, training their leaders, and…

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What Will We Become? – 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

by Shane Callicutt • January 27, 2026 • 11 min read • 0

One of the most infamous things that professing Christians say, or at least do little to correct, is this: God needed another angel. Grandma gained her wings. This is patently untrue on both counts,…

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Our Promised Resurrection – 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

by Shane Callicutt • January 20, 2026 • 11 min read • 0

Paul’s emphasis on the resurrection throughout this chapter suggests that some in Corinth were doubting or denying it. In fact, his statement in verse thirty-three seems to be a direct response to…

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The Gospel is Central – 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

by Shane Callicutt • January 13, 2026 • 10 min read • 0

The opening line of chapter fifteen echoes chapter two, when Paul said he decided to know nothing among them except Christ crucified. Here we get a glimpse of that preaching, the simple Gospel that…

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Chaos Is Not Welcome – 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

by Shane Callicutt • November 26, 2025 • 13 min read • 0

Church leaders face a regular weekly challenge, whether they recognize it or not. Some churches handle this well, but many tend to lean too far in one direction or the other. The challenge revolves…

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Intelligible Worship – 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

by Shane Callicutt • November 7, 2025 • 15 min read • 0

Chapter fourteen is loaded with things that can distract us from the main message. It is the only chapter in all of Paul’s letters that goes in-depth into the proper use of tongues and…

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Love Makes It Work – 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

by Shane Callicutt • October 28, 2025 • 10 min read • 0

Chapter twelve concludes by saying that there is a more excellent way. The discussion of spiritual gifts and how the Corinthians had started to envy each other’s gifts, or believed that some thought…

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Body Parts – 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

by Shane Callicutt • October 16, 2025 • 14 min read • 0

Paul’s discussion of one body with many members might be his most memorable analogy in all of his letters. The Holy Spirit’s distribution of spiritual gifts among believers can certainly make some…

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Gifts of the Spirit – 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

by Shane Callicutt • September 25, 2025 • 13 min read • 1

The topic of spiritual gifts is a lightning rod. Some people strongly believe they were only active during the Apostolic age and gradually disappeared after the Apostles passed away. On the other…

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The LORD’s Supper – 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

by Shane Callicutt • September 11, 2025 • 11 min read • 0

Moving on to the next matter, Paul quickly telegraphed his intentions. He was clearly displeased. The passage we’ll examine today has three movements. First, Paul identified the issue: factions and…