The theme in my previous book in this series, which is a commentary on Paul’s epistle to the Galatians and the Romans, was salvation by faith and grace. But the theme in this ninth book in the Nanotheology series, which is commentary on I and II Corinthians, is rewards. While salvation is by faith and grace, rewards are gained or lost by works. The church in Corinth had many members who acted in a way that caused loss. One man had initiated a sexual relationship with his stepmother, others sued each other in civil courts, some showed up drunk at the communion meals, many participated in pagan feasts where demons where worshipped, and some of the women acted in a way that would be comparable to appearing topless in church in our culture. The Corinthians were also completely lost when it came to the correct use of the spiritual gifts, such as speaking in tongues. Paul’s two letters to this congregation, written in 55 and 56 CE, are his attempt to teach the Corinthians about loss and gain. In I Corinthians, Paul warns the members of this church that even if they cannot lose their salvation after they are born again, they will lose their rewards at the judgment seat of Christ if they continue on the path they are on. In this letter, Paul also sets the record straight concerning the three different resurrections that the Church, Israel and the rest of mankind will experience. The first one takes place at the Rapture before the Apocalypse, the second one happens at the return of Christ after the Apocalypse, and the third one occurs before the final judgment after the Millennium. I Corinthians is also where we find Paul’s definition of love, which is often quoted in weddings, but not so often practiced. But Paul loved the Corinthians who miserably failed to love Paul back. This is most clearly seen in II Corinthians, where Paul defends himself.