A Study in 1 Corinthians 2–4 Study Notes I. The Fire That Tests — 1 Corinthians 3:13 Paul’s metaphor in verse 13 is precise in a way that is often flattened by preaching. The fire is not punitive. It is revelatory. The Greek word hopoion — “what sort” — is the key. The fire does … Continue reading The Mystery, the Fire, and the Steward