Ye Are the Body of Christ

Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians: A New Rendition

Michael D. Rhodes, Richard D. Draper

The New Testament: A New Rendition, BYU New Testament Commentary

The New Rendition is a modern update intended to help readers understand the King James Version.

Did Paul Address His Wife in Philippi?

Thomas Wayment, John Gee

Studies in the Bible and Antiquity 4 (2012)

An analysis of Philippians 2:6–11 as a hymn about Christ’s premortal, mortal, and postmortal existence, comparing it to similar themes in other scripture.

Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians: A New Rendition

Michael D. Rhodes, Richard D. Draper

The New Testament: A New Rendition, BYU New Testament Commentary

The New Rendition is a modern update intended to help readers understand the King James Version.

1 Corinthians 11:1–3

Richard D. Draper, Michael D. Rhodes

Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians, BYU New Testament Commentary, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (Aug. 2015)

Paul’s letters to the Saints in Corinth remain relevant today, offering valuable counsel on staying true to the gospel of Jesus Christ amidst a society marked by competition, social climbing, and moral decadence. A video of this presentation is also available.

Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians: A New Rendition

Michael D. Rhodes, Richard D. Draper

The New Testament: A New Rendition, BYU New Testament Commentary

The New Rendition is a modern update intended to help readers understand the King James Version.

"The Wisdom of Men": Greek Philosophy, Corinthian Behavior, and the Teachings of Paul

Eric D. Huntsman

Shedding Light on the New Testament: Acts–Revelation (2009)

Explores the cultural context of Corinth during Paul’s time there and its influence on his teachings.

1 Corinthians 11:1–3

Richard D. Draper, Michael D. Rhodes

Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians, BYU New Testament Commentary, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (Aug. 2015)

Paul’s letters to the Saints in Corinth remain relevant today, offering valuable counsel on staying true to the gospel of Jesus Christ amidst a society marked by competition, social climbing, and moral decadence. A video of this presentation is also available.

Maundy Thursday

Eric D. Huntsman

God So Loved the World: The Final Days of the Savior's Life, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (Mar. 2016)

The Gospels record two important ordinances at the Last Supper: the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper in the synoptics and the washing of feet in John. The earliest reference to the institution of the sacrament in the New Testament is actually in the letters of Paul, which were written before any of the Gospels. John’s omission of the sacrament is surprising, but sacramental imagery is woven throughout the body of his gospel (in the Bread of Life discourse, Jesus as the Fountain of Living Water, the Vine, etc.).

Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians: A New Rendition

Michael D. Rhodes, Richard D. Draper

The New Testament: A New Rendition, BYU New Testament Commentary

The New Rendition is a modern update intended to help readers understand the King James Version.

Chart 12-10: Gifts of the Spirit

John W. Welch, John F. Hall

Charting the New Testament (2002)

This chart compares the lists of gifts of the spirit in 1 Corinthians 12; Moroni 10; Doctrine and Covenants 46; and Article of Faith 7. Cumulatively, these gifts are an impressive list of God’s gifts to his children.

Gifts of the Spirit

Craig K. Manscill, Derek Mock

Religious Educator 6, no. 2 (2005)

The gift of the Holy Ghost is one of the gifts of the Spirit. As disciples seek to know Christ and his works, they seek for increased spiritual growth through his gifts. To obtain his gifts, seekers must be believing, be worthy, serve selflessly, and be wise stewards. Saints must take care not to misuse their gifts contrary to the will of God.

Gifts of the Spirit

Cecil O. Samuelson

Religious Educator 8, no. 1 (2007)

“I suspect for all of us, there is a risk that we may not understand or recognize that we are greatly blessed with several gifts of the Spirit. Even when we do, we may not fully value them or recognize the significance of them in our lives and in our baskets of overflowing blessings. . . . We believe in the gift of the Holy Ghost being enjoyed now, as much as it was in the Apostles’ days.”

Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians: A New Rendition

Michael D. Rhodes, Richard D. Draper

The New Testament: A New Rendition, BYU New Testament Commentary

The New Rendition is a modern update intended to help readers understand the King James Version.

The “Same” Organization That Existed in the Primitive Church

Grant Underwood

Go Ye into All the World: Messages of the New Testament Apostles, Sidney B. Sperry Symposium 32 (2002)

The article discusses the sixth Article of Faith of the Church, which refers to the organization of the Primitive Church, including apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, and evangelists.

The Seduction of Our Gifts

Pat Debenham

BYU Studies 41, no. 3 (2002)

Though we are taught that all spiritual gifts are to benefit the kingdom of God on earth, artists can be drawn away from a gospel-oriented life by the very artistic gifts that God has endowed them with. In this article, Pat Debenham discusses three thinking patterns that regularly lead artists away from lives centered on the gospel.

Chart 15-19: Chiasmus in Galatians

John W. Welch, John F. Hall

Charting the New Testament (2002)

A concise overview of the main themes found in the book of Galatians.

Chart 15-20: Chiasmus in Philemon

John W. Welch, John F. Hall

Charting the New Testament (2002)

A list of main themes in 1 Timothy.

Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians: A New Rendition

Michael D. Rhodes, Richard D. Draper

The New Testament: A New Rendition, BYU New Testament Commentary

The New Rendition is a modern update intended to help readers understand the King James Version.

Scribe

John Gee

BYU New Testament Commentary Conference (2019)

This presentation is available in video and transcript. When Paul was defended by “the scribes that were of the Pharisees’ part” (Acts 23:9), who were these men and what was their role? John Gee discusses their role as makers of records of all types and as civic administrators. As bureaucrats, they had some power over people’s lives. Jesus warned his followers to be aware of their use or abuse of power.

What Is Paul’s Understanding of Love? (1 Corinthians 13)

Richard D. Draper, Michael D. Rhodes

Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians, BYU New Testament Commentary, excerpted on the BYU New Testament Commentary website (Aug. 2019)

This commentary discusses the social status of men and women in the ancient world and how Paul understood their roles.