Homilies on First Corinthians
392–395
| Name and Summary | Pages |
|---|---|
This homily discusses the spiritual issues and divisions within the Corinthian church, contrasting their wealth and wisdom with their moral and doctrinal failings. | 4 |
This homily emphasizes that true salvation and grace come from God's calling and humility, not from human pride or self-importance. | 10 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of gratitude to God for His grace, which enriches believers in all aspects and enables them to understand and speak God's truth. | 13 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of unity in faith and judgment among believers, warning against divisions and schisms that destroy the church's integrity. | 18 |
This homily emphasizes that the message of the Cross appears foolish and weak to worldly wisdom but is actually the divine power and wisdom of God, triumphing throughContraries and faith. | 20 |
This homily emphasizes that God's wisdom chooses the weak, foolish, and humble of the world to demonstrate that true strength and greatness come from divine grace, not human status or wisdom. | 20 |
This homily emphasizes that Paul’s effective preaching relied not on eloquence or worldly wisdom but solely on the divine power of Christ crucified, demonstrating that God's strength is revealed through human weakness. | 14 |
This homily emphasizes that God's wisdom, revealed through the Gospel and the Cross, is genuinely divine and surpasses worldly understanding, which often deems it foolishness. | 31 |
This homily emphasizes that spiritual maturity requires moving beyond superficial understanding and embracing deeper, Christ-centered truth, which is often hindered by carnal passions such as jealousy and division. | 17 |
This homily emphasizes the reality of eternal punishment for sins, illustrating that God's justice is both merciful and severe, with eternal flames reserved for unrepentant sinners. | 15 |
This homily emphasizes that worldly wisdom is folly in God's eyes and calls believers to embrace spiritual humility and divine wisdom, which often appear foolish to the world. | 14 |
This homily emphasizes that judgment belongs solely to God, urging believers to refrain from condemning others and to focus instead on self-examination and humility. | 19 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of humility and humility's role in spiritual growth, warning against pride and seeking human approval beyond what is written in Scripture. | 25 |
This homily emphasizes that true Christian greatness lies in embracing suffering, humility, and generosity rather than seeking worldly honor, wealth, or glory, exemplified by Paul’s life of sacrifice and patience. | 17 |
This homily emphasizes that true spiritual power and virtue are demonstrated through actions and signs rather than mere words or rhetoric. | 17 |
This homily emphasizes the severity of sin within the Church, particularly highlighting the grievous offense of fornication among believers and the need for strict correction to preserve the purity of the community. | 20 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of maintaining purity and integrity within the Christian community by avoiding association and shared meals with those who live in sin, especially brothers who are openly sinful, while recognizing the necessity of distinguishing between internal church discipline and dealings with outsiders. | 22 |
This homily emphasizes that true Christian freedom involves mastery over one's desires, particularly gluttony and lust, rather than indulging them, as excess leads to slavery. | 14 |
This homily emphasizes the sacredness of our bodies and spirits, urging believers to avoid fornication because their bodies are members of Christ and temples of the Holy Spirit. | 15 |
This homily emphasizes the value of chastity and the importance of living according to God's calling, whether in marriage or virginity, encouraging believers to pursue holiness and peace. | 20 |
This homily emphasizes that true knowledge should be accompanied by love and humility, warning against pride and arrogance that can lead believers astray. | 22 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of Christian integrity and self-control by illustrating how genuine apostles like Paul abstained from permissible things to protect others and uphold the Gospel’s purity. | 25 |
This homily emphasizes that serving the Gospel willingly and without demanding support is a noble act, exemplified by Apostolic self-denial and sanctity. | 18 |
This homily emphasizes that spiritual diligence and self-control are essential for salvation, comparing the Christian life to a race where only the winner receives the crown. | 22 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of reverently approaching the Eucharist, recognizing it as a profound communion with Christ's Body and Blood, and warns against irreverence and idolatry. | 17 |
This homily emphasizes that Christians should seek to do all things for the glory of God and for the benefit of others, rather than for personal gain or in suspicion of idols. | 15 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of maintaining proper order and decorum within the Christian community, particularly regarding worship practices, gender roles, and mutual responsibilities in marriage, as rooted in divine tradition and natural law. | 28 |
This homily emphasizes that the Corinthian Christians' gatherings for the Lord's Supper had become corrupt, involving divisions, excessive feasting, greed, and a lack of love and humility, which nullified the sacred purpose of the ritual. | 19 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of approaching the Holy Mysteries with a pure conscience and self-examination, warning that eating unworthily brings judgment upon oneself. | 16 |
This homily emphasizes that spiritual gifts, bestowed by the same Holy Spirit, are diverse yet unified in purpose, and that true spirituality is evidenced by acknowledgment of Jesus Christ as Lord. | 22 |
This homily emphasizes the profound spiritual truth that all members of the Church are one body in Christ, despite their diverse gifts and roles, and underscores the importance of unity and mutual care within this body. | 18 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness and necessity of all members within the body of the Church, comparing believers to the members of a human body which depend on each other for harmony and function. | 15 |
This homily emphasizes that love is the greatest virtue, surpassing all spiritual gifts, and is essential for true Christian maturity. | 26 |
This homily emphasizes that genuine love encompasses virtues such as patience, kindness, humility, and self-sacrifice, and asserts that without love, even the greatest spiritual gifts are meaningless. | 21 |
This homily emphasizes that love is the greatest and most enduring virtue, surpassing spiritual gifts like prophecy and knowledge, which will eventually cease, whereas love will continue into eternity. | 22 |
This homily emphasizes that love should be our primary pursuit, and spiritual gifts should be used for the edification of the Church rather than for display or personal glorification. | 23 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of spiritual maturity, humility, and proper conduct within the Christian community, urging believers to prioritize edification and order over display and vanity. | 21 |
This homily by John Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of order, decency, and self-control within the church and Christian life, advocating for silent submission by women and proper conduct during worship. | 12 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of steadfast faith in the resurrection of the body, warning against deceptive doctrines that deny or distort this core truth. | 24 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of belief in the resurrection of the body, asserting that it is fundamental to the Christian faith and the salvation offered through Christ. | 31 |
This homily explains that the phrase "baptized for the dead" signifies believers' hope in the resurrection, emphasizing that baptism symbolizes death and rebirth, affirming the future resurrection of the body. | 16 |
This homily concludes that the resurrection of the body is certain and greater than our current physical form, emphasizing that bodies are sown in corruption and dishonor but raised in incorruption and glory, with distinctions based on divine power and purpose. | 17 |
This homily emphasizes the spiritual distinction between the earthly and heavenly modes of life, urging believers to emulate Christ's heavenly nature through righteous conduct. | 10 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of almsgiving and practical morality, urging believers to regularly set aside offerings on the Lord's Day as an act of charity and devotion. | 14 |
This homily emphasizes the importance of humility, love, and gentleness in correction and interaction within the Christian community. | 20 |