Love Letters from Paul 2 Corinthians (NIV) 2 Corinthians is one of Paul’s most personal and emotional letters. Unlike 1 Corinthians, which deals with doctrinal and behavioural issues, this letter reveals Paul’s heart, his suffering, his comfort in Christ, his ministry, his struggles with false prophets, and his deep love for the church, despite its foibles and failures. This book richly explores grace in weakness, the ministry of reconciliation, and the comfort of God for …
1 Corinthians (NIV) Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians gives us a vivid snapshot of a real church with real struggles. There were conflicts, misunderstandings about worship, questions about Christian living, and confusion about spiritual gifts. Sound familiar? That’s what I’ve always loved about 1 Corinthians: it’s real. Their church is not too different from our church today. From the Lutheran perspective, 1 Corinthians highlights our deep need for Christ’s grace, the work of the …