This study was presented in the August 2013 Bible conference in Southern California.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 - May 23, 2000
Living Sacrifice 09
Christ did all the work and is the value we seek (Col 2:14-15); The value we have is rooted in relationship with Jesus Christ (1Co 1:15, Rom 6:5, Eph 2:4). We are counted Jesus' brethren and share in his victories -- children of the Most High God (Heb 2:9-11, Joh 1:12, 1Jo 3:1-3); Jesus Christ is Heir of all things; He is the Focus of all history; Christ designed the ages; Christ is the Revealer of God; He is co-equal with God; He is the Sustainer of all things; He is the Savior; He is the Hero of the universe (Heb 1:1-3); 7 Superiorities of Christ: (1) Superiority of his Name (Heb 2:4-5); (2) First-born - Priest, Heir, Blessings of the Father; (3) The Sovereign of the Angels (Heb 2:7); (4) He has an Eternal Throne (Heb 2:8); (5) He has an Eternal appointment (Heb 2:9, Phi 2:9); (6) He is Immutable (Heb 2:10-12); (7) Christ's finished work (Heb 2:13-14, Joh 19:30). 7 victories of Jesus Christ: (1) King of Kings (Heb 2:5); "Last Adam" (Heb 2:6-8); (3) "Lamb of God" (Heb 2:9, Joh 1:29); (4) "Captain of Salvation" (Heb 2:10) (5) "First-born of many Brethren" (Heb 2:13-14); (6) Seed of the Woman (Heb 2:14-16, Gen 3:15, Gal 3:16); (7) Faithful High Priest (Heb 2:17-18, 1Pe 2:5-9)
Scripture References: Philippians 2:9, Hebrews 2:9, John 1:12, Galatians 3:16, Hebrews 2:9, Hebrews 2:6-8, Hebrews 2:9-11, Genesis 3:15, Hebrews 2:8, Hebrews 2:5, Ephesians 2:4, Hebrews 2:14-16, Hebrews 2:7, John 19:30, Romans 6:5, Hebrews 2:13-14, Hebrews 2:4-5, Hebrews 2:13-14, Colossians 2:14-15, Hebrews 2:10, Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 2:10-12, John 1:29, John 3:1-3, Hebrews 2:17-18
From Series: "Living Sacrifice (1995)"
Romans 12 and specifically Rom 12:1-2 is a pivot point between the doctrinal section and application of the book. This series methodically uses this passage to outline aspects or doctrines of the christian life -- God's provision and our prospect. Our lives can be acceptable to God if we progress on the path He intends. Living Sacrifice presents 12 doctrines: (1) redeeming time; (2) standing (positional truth); (3) self-presentation - availability; (4) approval; (5) service; (6) provision; (7) spiritual warfare; (8) conformity; (9) spiritual advance; (10) renewal; (11) divine guidance; (12) abundant life.