Romans 1:8-17: The Obligation of Faith

Although Paul does not know the members of the Church in Rome, he fells as responsible for them and their faith as he does for the Galatians, Thessalonians, and Corint...

Romans 1:1-7, "I can do no other."

This episode covers Paul's greeting to the Christians of the Church in Rome. Paul explains that he was no choice but to address and, hopefully, bring believers there b...

"There be Romans here." A Brief Intro to the Series

This is an introduction episode to the podcast's new series on Romans. Please listen, like, subscribe, and share. 

2 Corinthians 12 & 13: So you will listen.

(NRSV, 1989)1 It is necessary to boast; nothing is to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.Paul continues his exercise in absurdity...

2 Corinthians 10 & 11: Why do you gotta' be so mean?

(NRSV, 1989)As mentioned in the introduction episode, with its radical shift in tone and subject matter, there is a thought among scholars that 2 Corinthians 10-13 rep...

2 Corinthians 9: Generosity and Faith

(NRSV, 1989)Now it is not necessary for me to write you about the ministry to the saints, 2 for I know your eagerness, which is the subject of my boasting about you to...

2 Corinthians 8: It's Just Right

(NRSV, 1989)1 We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that has been granted to the churches of Macedonia; 2 for during a severe ordeal of aff...

2 Corinthians 7: Good Grief

(NRSV, 1989)2 Make room in your hearts for us; we have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have taken advantage of no one. 3 I do not say this to condemn you,...

2 Corinthians 6: Now Is the Time

(NRSV, 1989)1 As we work together with him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. 2 For he says,“At an acceptable time I have listened to you,    an...

2 Corinthians 5: The New Creation

(CSB)Thank you for listening to First Day.Paul continues in chapter five informing the Corinthians the outcomes that they should expect following their decision to die...

2 Corinthians 4: Unexpected Outcomes

(CSB)Thank you for listening to First Day.1 Therefore, since we have this ministry because we were shown mercy, we do not give up.2 Instead, we have renounced secret a...

2 Corinthians 3: Beyond the Veil

(CSB)Thank you for listening to First Day. 1 Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some, letters of recommendation to you or from you? 2 You...

2 Corinthians 2: Don't Worry About It

(CSB)Thank you for listening to First Day.1 In fact, I made up my mind about this: I would not come to you on another painful visit. 2 For if I cause you pain, then wh...

2 Corinthians 1: Better Late Than Never

Many people consider 2 Corinthians to be Paul’s most personal and emotional letter(s). Now I say “letter(s)” because there is the possibility that 2 Corinthians repres...

1 Corinthians 16: I'll Be Seeing You!

1 Corinthians 15: What happens to us now?

(NRSV, 1989)In my estimation, 1 Corinthians 15 is one of the most doctrinally dense chapters in the New Testament outside of Paul’s letter to the Romans. Why the apost...

1 Corinthians 14: You people are crazy!

Thank you for listening to First Day. I am Patrick Cooley. Please like, subscribe, and share so the podcast can reach its goal of seventy new listeners per series. And...

1 Corinthians 13: Don't Tell the Wedding Planner

(NRSV, 1989)Thank you for tuning into First Day; I am your host Patrick Cooley, currently the pastor of Northport Methodist Church. Please like, subscribe, and share. ...

1 Corinthians 12: Many Gifts But One Spirit

(NRSV, 1989)Thank you for listening to First Day. Please like, subscribe, and share. My goal is to reach seventy new listeners each series by the end of 2024, and you ...

1 Corinthians 11 Part Two: The Three Muskateers

(NRSV, 1989)Paul turns his attention toward another problem within the church that the Corinthians are creating for themselves because of their refusal to see themselv...