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 - April 8, 2000
Simplicity in Christ #3
As the very Word of God (2Ti 3:16). Scripture is divine revelation;
It is inspired and accurately recorded. Jesus referred to Isaiah (Mat 13:14; 2Pe 1:21);
Scripture needs to be taken literally (Mat 21:42, Mat 4:4); it has authority over us;
The Word of God is eternal in nature (Joh 10:35; Mat 24:35);
The Bible has a united theme, namely, redemption (Luk 24:27);
The Word is powerful and relevant to us now (Joh 4:10, Joh 7:38; Heb 4:12).
It may appear contradictory to us; the problem is in us; it began with the Fall (Luk 8:11).
Scripture References: Matthew 24:35, Matthew 22:34-46, Isaiah 6:3, John 10:35, Luke 8:11, Matthew 22:27-32, Matthew 4:4, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 8:3, Matthew 21:42, John 7:38, Matthew 22:15-46, Matthew 13:14, John 4:10, Matthew 11:25-30, John 3:2, Luke 24:27, Matthew 22:29-32
From Series: "2018 AYC Ladies Classes"
Nan Cunningham spoke to the ladies at the 2018 AYC Camp.