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Scripture Commentary article 2025-03-02

Communion & Lord's Supper — Research Notes (Cheryl Schatz)

Collection of 19 research notes on communion and the Lord's Supper, focusing on 1 Corinthians 10-11. Covers the body of Christ as the church (not transubstantiation), corporate vs. individual worship, discerning the body as recognizing fellow believers, the love feast/agape meal tradition, and self-examination.

1 Cor 10:16 1 Cor 10:17 1 Cor 11:17-22 Lord's Supper 1 Corinthians 10-11 Corporate Worship
Scripture Commentary article 2010-06-21

The Humble God

In our past discussions on Ephesians 5:21-22, we have been discussing the issues of mutual submission and whether there is authority in marriage. In this post, we will discuss the foundation of humility

1 Peter 3:7 1 Peter 3:8 1 Peter 5:5 Ephesians 5 Authority & Submission Women in Leadership
Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-09-24

@Chainsaw59598 @JoshuaSethSchu1 It’s a part of the meal when they stop and remember the Lord’s death. So it’s both. In 1Co 11:21-22, Paul isn’t simply telling people to eat at home because they are hungry; he's addressing the broader issue of selfis...

@Chainsaw59598 @JoshuaSethSchu1 It’s a part of the meal when they stop and remember the Lord’s death. So it’s both. In 1Co 11:21-22, Paul isn’t simply telling people to eat at home because they are h

1Co 11:21-22 debate
Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-09-30

@tolusefrancis @Zeeleciouz @Solomon_Buchi However, when someone lays their life down for others, this is the ultimate act of submission. "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility consider one another as more important than you...

@tolusefrancis @Zeeleciouz @Solomon_Buchi However, when someone lays their life down for others, this is the ultimate act of submission. "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humili

Phil 2:3 debate
Theology verse entry

Ephesians 5:18-33

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Ephesians 5:18-33 mutual submission,kephale,source,marriage,kenosis,Spirit-filled,husbands love,wives submit,egalitarian,hupotasso,allelon,household code,head-body metaphor,agapao,self-sacrifice,great mystery,Christ and church,one flesh
Theology verse entry

Philippians 2:3-8

Sections: exegesis, greek_analysis

Philippians 2:3-8 kenosis,humility,self-emptying,Christ example,tapeinophrosyne,egalitarian,servanthood
Mike Winger idea 2019-08-07

Distinguishing human wrath from God's wrath: selfishness vs. holiness

Mike contrasts man's anger with God's anger, using personal anecdote and Scripture.

James 1:20 Ephesians 4:26 God's wrath righteous anger James 1:20
Mike Winger idea 2020-12-18

Much modern refusal to have children is simply selfishness — the 'life isn't worth living' excuse reflects a deficiently low view of human life, not genuine realism about hardship.

Pastoral diagnosis of childlessness by choice.

Marriage and Childbearing Human Value / Imago Dei Selfishness
Mike Winger idea 2021-02-05

Books on courting and marriage: tentative recommendation of "Love and Respect" based on its grounding in biblical commands to husbands and wives.

Question from Nathaniel about books for those preparing for marriage.

Ephesians 5 Ephesians 5 Love and Respect (book) Marriage theology
Mike Winger idea 2022-06-17

Working for God Without Selfishness: How can I do work for God to receive a reward but not be seeking to put myself first, such as in Luke 22: 24-30?

Q&A question: Working for God Without Selfishness

Luke 22 Luke 22
Mike Winger idea 2026-03-20

Serving, Selfishness & Complaining: I am really bad at serving without complaining. I resist change even when I know I’m going to get on board in a day or two. May I have counsel to let my selfish guard down?

Q&A question: Serving, Selfishness & Complaining