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 - October 30, 2022
Victim or Victor? Session 7
From Series: "2022 AZ -- Victim or Victor?"
"Victim or Victor? -- Character Studies from the Life of David The culture of victimhood has been systematically taught in this country for the last 40 to 50 years. There are many in this country in middle age who have never learned to take responsibility for their decisions and actions. They have been indoctrinated to believe that self-control and hard work are demeaning, that everyone should get a prize, that their weaknesses and shortcomings are the fault of their environment, their heritage, or other people, and that it is the job of government to see that they do not suffer any adverse effects from them. The rallying cry of this generation is “No one should reap what they sow.” – G.C.