Though Corinth was a “problem church” for Paul, how thankful we ought to be for them, for without their problems and questions, we would not have the answers and guidance provided in this wonderful letter. As with all the epistles, the challenge is to lay hold of the character of Christ. We are to be “transformed by the renewing of [our] minds” (Rom 12:2), and to “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (Phi 2:5).
Key verses for this study:
- “For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” 1Co 2:2 and
- “Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you are truly unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us.” 1Co 5:7
1st Corinthians – California 2013
Gene Cunningham - July 23, 2000
In, but not of #2
Scripture References: Psalms 138:2, Luke 10:19, John 14:21, John 17:14, John 17:13, John 5:5, Matthew 6:33, John 8:31-32, John 16:33, Colossians 1:13, John 17:17, John 5:19, John 18:36, James 1:21, John 2:15-17, John 17:12-19, Romans 10:17, John 17:18-19, John 17:12-26
From Series: "In but not of"
This series is a follow-up on the theme of the Arizona camp -- 'In. but not of...'.