The Corinthian church was problematic for Paul. In Chapter 1-4 he addresses their first problem: divisions within the church. The underlying issue was the immaturity of the Corinthian believers. In Chapter 4 Paul provides a corrective: Christians mature in their faith when they gain a proper view of Christian service.
Listen: 1 Cor 04.mp3
Read Notes: 1 Cor 04.pdf
This week Dennis B. shares about the ministry he and his family have had in Ukraine and follows that up with some thoughts from 1 Corinthains 3.
What is the relationship between faith and reason? God expects us to believe – to have faith – but does that mean as Christians we become a bunch of mindless airheads? Paul was obviously pretty smart; think back on the book of Romans. But can it be possible that only the smartest people can become truly godly? This chapter will help us to balance the heart and the mind.
The church in Corinth was far from perfect. They were decadent and self-centered, just like the city they lived in. Paul’s letters to Corinth prove that God wants a strong church in a decadent, self-centered culture.
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