Something is just not right here…. Paul’s opening remarks to the church in Corinth.

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Something is just not right here…

Paul’s opening remarks to the church in Corinth

1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours: 3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

First Corinthians: The Letter

First Corinthians: The Letter Paul was the founding pastor of the church in Corinth (c. AD 49-51)

First Corinthians: The Letter Actually Paul’s second letter

First Corinthians: The Letter Actually Paul’s second letter 1.Wrote first to them about an issue of sin to be dealt wtih: 1 Corinthians 5:9

First Corinthians: The Letter Actually Paul’s second letter 2. The church writes Paul back: “Now for the matters you wrote about … ” (1 Cor 7:1)

First Corinthians: The Letter Actually Paul’s second letter 3. Paul now writes this letter to address issues in the church he has heard about in addition to issues they are concerned about.

Paul’s Second Church Planting Journey - Acts 15:40-18:23 (c. AD 49-52)

Corinth: The City

Corinth: The People in the church 10 issues Paul has to bring up

Corinth: The People in the church 10 issues Paul has to bring up Divisions among the leadership

Corinth: The People in the church 10 issues Paul has to bring up Divisions among the leadership A man is having an affair with his stepmother

Corinth: The People in the church 10 issues Paul has to bring up Divisions among the leadership A man is having an affair with his stepmother There are many in the church who think this is great! “Freedom in Christ” is their montra

Corinth: The People in the church 10 issues Paul has to bring up Divisions among the leadership A man is having an affair with his stepmother There are many in the church who think this is great! “Freedom in Christ” is their montra The rich and sophisticated are taking advantage of others, even taking each other to court

Corinth: The People in the church 10 issues Paul has to bring up Some like to visit prostitutes in the pagan temples

Corinth: The People in the church 10 issues Paul has to bring up Some like to visit prostitutes in the pagan temples Others say anything enjoyable is sin, so they abstain from all things pleasurable, even marital sex

Corinth: The People in the church 10 issues Paul has to bring up Some like to visit prostitutes in the pagan temples Others say anything enjoyable is sin, so they abstain from all things pleasurable, even marital sex Big debates about how to be involved with their pagan religious background

Corinth: The People in the church 10 issues Paul has to bring up Worship was an absolute mess – disorder, cultural issues regarding men and women, and people getting drunk on the communion wine!

Corinth: The People in the church 10 issues Paul has to bring up Worship was an absolute mess – disorder, cultural issues regarding men and women, and people getting drunk on the communion wine! The Spiritual Gifts of God are present, but it is charismania and absolute bedlam in their meetings

Corinth: The People in the church 10 issues Paul has to bring up Worship was an absolute mess – disorder, cultural issues regarding men and women, and people getting drunk on the communion wine! The Spiritual Gifts of God are present, but it is charismania and absolute bedlam in their meetings Some people in the church do not actually believe that Jesus rose bodily from the dead.

Welcome to the Church in Corinth:

The Bridezilla of Christ!

What I would have done if I was Paul…

Paul’s opening remarks to the church in Corinth 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours: 3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

How Paul deals with all of this… Let ‘em have it, Paul!!

1 Corinthians 1:4-9 4 I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—in all your speaking and in all your knowledge— 6 because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

1 Corinthians 1:4-9 4 I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—in all your speaking and in all your knowledge— 6 because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

How could Paul possibly be thankful for this motley crew?

1. The Grace of Jesus was on them 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 4 I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—in all your speaking and in all your knowledge— 6 because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

2. They were now rich 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 4 I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—in all your speaking and in all your knowledge— 6 because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

3. Gospel Transformation was evident 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 4 I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—in all your speaking and in all your knowledge— 6 because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

4. Jesus’ Spirit was coursing through their veins 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 4 I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—in all your speaking and in all your knowledge— 6 because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

5. Their growth, perseverance and behavioral changes were in God’s hands 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 4 I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—in all your speaking and in all your knowledge— 6 because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.

Are you willing to love on the very least people, even people you struggle to like?

Colossians 3: Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Colossians 3: Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 1 Peter 4:8b Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.