LightWk Bible Studies

As we ponder one of the clearest expository verses of what the Gospel is, we do a recap to overlay what depth the opening portion of chapter 15 means to us in today's time: Christ's death and burial and how the Gospel anchors us as Christians to overcome sin in today's world.

What makes Christianity utterly unique? An empty tomb. In this episode, we explore the resurrection of Jesus Christ—the very heart of the gospel. Unlike the founders of other world religions, Christ was raised on the third day, just as He said. We dig into why the resurrection is essential and reflect on who Jesus truly is: both fully God and fully man. He was raised—and that changes everything.

In this episode, we reflect on the often-overlooked but profoundly essential truth of Christ’s burial—a truth Paul declares to be "of first importance." Drawing from various verses of the Bible, we explore what Christ’s burial means for the believer and its significance in the full message of the gospel.

The Gospel is of first importance, the basis upon which the entire letter to the Corinthians is anchored and even the church of Christ. In today's Bible study, we remind ourselves of the gospel in the bits and pieces that Paul breaks it down to highlight the work of the cross and how the reason he was put on the cross is highlighted for us and upon which we can now approach God.

In today’s service, we dive into 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 again to explore the profound truth of Christ’s death, as the cornerstone of the gospel. We unpack the deep significance of His sacrifice, how it deals with our sins and how it is an expression of God's love as revealed through the Scriptures and its powerful impact on our lives.

In this episode, we rehash 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 to explore the power, assurance, and empowerment found in the gospel message. We begin with the power of God, as Paul reminds the Corinthians of the message they received—the gospel that saves them. We also see the assurance of God, where Paul emphasizes that the gospel is of first importance. He faithfully delivers the essential truth: Christ died...

Paul draws to the end of his first letter to the Corinthian church. After loftily addressing the disorders and discussion, he arrives at the anchor upon which all else is built, the Gospel. In the opening portion, he reminds them that the gospel is the primary foundation for their faith, recounts the gospel in accordance with scriptures, restablishes its reality with the witnesses, and closes by s...

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As we delve further into the heart of Paul's discussion of order in the church, Paul shows the Corinthian church the proper context and usage of their gifts when they gather together— in love, putting their neighbours before themselves. He further encourages them to gear every spiritual expression towards worship, giving themselves to order and following the biblical/apostolic patterns.

As we close up on the 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians, Paul reminds us of the most excellent way, love. Pastor Genesis, in today's Bible study, encourages and reminds us about the essence of love, the fundamental element as the true mark of every mature Christian and the only eternal reality.

Paul shows us the more excellent way by which we are to desire spiritual gifts to use them for the common good, which is love (along with its attributes), and now we interact with the text to understand Paul's position and passion and also to try to tackle the great debate on the issue of tongues alongside a desire for spiritual gifts, amongst many other issues that arise from the text.

Paul carries on his thoughts from chapter 12 in the book of 1st Corinthians: to show them a more excellent way, Love. In this chapter, Paul enlightens the Corinthian church that love is a necessity, permanent, and also gives them a catalogue of what it is and what it isn't so that they, and we (in the church today), may be mindful of our exercise of service and in our daily lives.

Having established the nature and purpose of spiritual gifts that Paul points out in 1 Corinthians Chapter 12, we build on this foundation in today's Bible study to explore and understand how these various gifts play a role in ensuring that the one body with many members functions properly. He also reiterates in these verses that all parts of the body are indispensable. We also tackle the question...

Amidst the debates amongst Christians as to the existence and usage of spiritual gifts in the church today, much of the division has ensued because the nature and purpose of such gifts have been lost from applications over the years. As we look at 1st Corinthians Chapter 12, Paul identifies these gifts and reopens our eyes to the scriptural nature and purpose of God's spiritual gifts to the ch...

Are Christians allowed the luxury of alcohol and other intoxicants? What do the different mentions and usages of wine mean in scripture? In today's sermon, building on the discussion in 1 Corinthians 11, we take a careful look through the Bible and the context of culture, usage, and history through the lens of the Bible to arrive at a Biblical conclusion of the relationship between Christians and...

As we reflect on the words of Paul in 1 Corinthians, we further examine the Lord's supper in its proper context. Paul shows us where it ought to be administered, how it ought to be taken, and the purpose for which we partake in the Lord's supper. This chapter serves as a guide for the 21st century church to observe this means of grace in a worthy manner.

Paul changes his tone as he furthers into his discussion on public worship in the Corinthian church. He does not commend their conduct in the partaking of the Lord's supper. It is characterized by division, disregard, and despise. Paul then enlightens them on its proper doctrine, teaching them to discern the body and the directions to properly observe this means of grace.

In today's Bible study, we address the staying questions underlying Paul's address to the Corinthian church regarding the divine order. What are the implications of Paul's statement to the 21st-century Christian? Do women still need to cover their heads? Are there angels watching or worshipping with us? And does the man placed above the woman make him more important? These and more are...

Man is the head of the woman, and Christ is the head of the man. This thought opens up Paul's new discussion in the eleventh chapter of his first letter to the Corinthians. He discusses the issue of order between women, men, and Christ, admonishing them that divine order is proven in creation and in nature. He emphasizes this structure to establish the principle of order for God's people.

Paul drives home his argument in the closing portion of Chapter 10 of 1 Corinthians, drawing the line by stressing that the Christian exercises his freedom with the Glory of God in view. He reminds them to be guided by good conscience, especially for the sake of other believers, and to remember that all that they do—eat, drink, and as they indulge in the marketplace to buy—is to the glory of God a...

Paul scales up his discussions and introduces a new thought, a thought still relevant even to the 21st century Christian: the issue of idols. He enlightens them with the examples of the Israelites out of Egypt and warns them to guard against certain actions that would put God to the test. In today's Bible study, we find out in detailed applications how this text can be used to help check our h...

Paul builds up to the climax on the discussion of the liberties of Christian ministers in the last portion of 1st Corinthians Chapter 9. We see how Paul lays an example and emphasis on ministers, urging them to give up their rights for the gospel, for the sake of others, and for the sake of spiritual endurance.

When faced with a dilemma between exercising our liberties in knowledge in Christ and being a rock of offense to fellow believers, where does the Bible stand? Paul addresses this next set of discussions regarding the use of one's knowledge, where a dellowfellow brother is involved. He draws out how our actions may lead certain believers to sin against Christ, and he guides the church in Corint...

Are ministers in any form of Christian ministry entitled to payments for their roles and services in the body of Christ? Where does the right end and how far can sacrifices be made for the sake of the cross? In 1st Corinthians Chapter 9, Paul tackles the issue of Christian ministry, balancing out the rights of ministers to be compensated and where the line ought to be drawn, especially when the sa...

What should be the result of the Scriptural knowledge of the freedom we have in Christ? Does it spur us to pride, or is it guided by love? Especially in relation to other believers. In today's Bible studies, Paul admonishes the Corinthians about where knowledge must draw the line and for love to go on as its guide. He highlights how that knowledge frees us, the danger of such knowledge without...