176 God's grace in 1 Corinthians 1
Ian Paul
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13 January 2026
24 January 2026
For the second Sunday of Epiphany in Year A, the readings are 1 Corinthians 1.1–9 and John 1.29–42.
Paul's introduction to his letter to the Corinthians offers the most remarkable affirmation of what God has already done in the lives of his writers. This is very striking given the way he is going to warn and challenge them as the letter unfolds. But the things God has done for them also offer the answers to the problems that they are encountering.
My review of Andrew Wilson's PhD thesis can be found here: https://www.psephizo.com/biblical-studies/does-god-discipline-those-whom-god-loves/
The commentary on John 1.29–42 is here: https://www.psephizo.com/biblical-studies/john-the-baptist-points-us-to-jesus-in-john-1/
and the video discussion is here: https://youtu.be/o2o4K6wvRL4
