Although Augustine says we should be open to alternative interpretations of Scripture, one of the rules he lays down is that the Scriptures should not be given a nonsensical interpretation that contradicts our reason and observations of the natural world.
1 Corinthians 10, pt.2 Read More »
Here, Paul speaks of the cloud (Holy Spirit), the sea (baptism), and the food and drink (Eucharist) that those in the Exodus experienced just as the Church now experiences their fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 10, pt.1 Read More »
A person’s insistence that their interpretation of Scripture is the “correct one” stems not from “vision but from vanity” and love of themselves and not of God. True humility and charity requires we be able to equally love someone else’s true opinion of the Scriptures. Augustine – On Christian Doctrine
In chapter 7, Paul presents sex as the outward and physical means of the renewal of the marriage covenant and the celebration of the self-emptying that should occur between spouses.
1 Corinthians 6:12-7:40, pt.2 Read More »
In the readings, Paul sets forth the ideal about sex and marriage, but makes a practical exception to his ideal of celibacy by holding up marriage as the appropriate vehicle to control and direct sexuality.
1 Corinthians 6:12-7:40, pt.1 Read More »
Although this reading is generally concerned with sex, that is not the only ground given by Paul to expel a member of the congregation.
1 Corinthians 5:1-6:11, pt.2 Read More »
This week we are reading about sex and lawsuits.
1 Corinthians 5:1-6:11, pt.1 Read More »
We are the Temple where God’s Spirit dwells, and where the true worship of him occurs.
1 Corinthians 3-4, pt.2 Read More »
One way to read the Bible is to allow the Spirit to speak to us today through our Scripture readings thereby giving life to those readings. Under the Lecto Divina method we are to Read, Meditate, Pray, and Reuminate on the lesson, allowing the Spirit to speak.
1 Corinthians 3-4, pt.1 Read More »
In this chapter, Paul confronts the division of leadership within the congregation. Paul instructs the his audience that the means to overcome these divisions is finding our unity in the power of Christ crucified.
1 Corinthians 1-2, pt.2 Read More »
