The Holy Bible - First Corinthians

The Holy Bible is a collection of books. So I have split them up. I will read it in 1 year, every day ~15 minutes of reading.

Why read it?

The First Letter to the Corinthians is Paul’s firm yet loving reply to a troubled church in Corinth around 55 AD. He tackles division, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage problems, disorder in worship, and confusion about the resurrection. Paul stresses unity, love, and the power of the cross over human wisdom.

You will find practical advice, strong correction, and the famous chapter on love. This book helps anyone who wants to see how the gospel shapes real church life.

Favourite quote

In 1 Corinthians 13:13, Paul writes:

And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

This short line crowns the love chapter. It tells us that love outlasts everything and matters most in God’s eyes.

What I Loved

The simple truth in chapter 1 grips me: “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18). Paul refuses flashy speech and rests everything on Christ crucified. This keeps me grounded—God’s power lies in weakness, not cleverness.

Key Takeaway

1 Corinthians teaches that the church is Christ’s body and must live in unity, purity, and love. Our gifts are for serving others, not showing off. The book calls us to put love first, honour marriage, worship decently, and hold firm to the resurrection hope. It reminds us that Jesus’ death and rising give victory over every problem.