1st Corinthians Cartoons—These cartoons share a Clean Humor with God’s Truth version of the Bible book First Corinthians. The apostle Paul wrote it to the church in Corinth around 55 AD, addressing a variety of issues within a diverse and often divided Christian community. The letter combines theological teaching, practical advice, and pastoral correction to guide the believers in faith, unity, and holy living.

Paul begins by emphasizing unity, urging the Corinthians to overcome factions that had formed around loyalty to different leaders (e.g., Paul, Apollos, Cephas) and to focus on Christ as the foundation (chapters 1-4). He stresses that true wisdom comes from God, not human philosophy and that the message of the cross—though foolish to the world—is the power of God.

The letter then tackles moral and ethical concerns. Paul condemns sexual immorality, including a case of incest (chapter 5), and advises the church to exercise discipline while maintaining purity. He addresses lawsuits among believers, encouraging resolution within the church rather than secular courts (chapter 6), and provides guidance on marriage, singleness, and divorce, emphasizing commitment and devotion to God in all circumstances (chapter 7).

In chapters 8-10, Paul discusses Christian liberty, particularly regarding eating food sacrificed to idols. He urges believers to prioritize love over knowledge, avoiding actions that might cause weaker Christians to stumble, and uses his own example of self-discipline to illustrate putting others first.

Chapter 11 covers worship practices, including the Lord’s Supper, which some were abusing by turning it into a selfish feast. Paul calls for reverence and unity in this communal act.

(13) elevates love as the greatest virtue, surpassing all gifts.

Chapters 12-14 focus on spiritual gifts, like speaking in tongues and prophecy, emphasizing their purpose for building up the church. The famous "love chapter"

Paul then defends the resurrection of Christ (chapter 15), arguing it is central to the gospel and the hope of believers’ future resurrection. He refutes doubts about bodily resurrection, describing it as a transformation into imperishable life. The letter closes (chapter 16) with practical instructions about a collection for the poor, travel plans, and greetings

In summary, 1 Corinthians is a call to unity, maturity, and love within the church. It addresses specific problems—division, immorality, misuse of gifts—while grounding the Corinthians in the gospel, the centrality of Christ’s resurrection, and the priority of living for God and others.