1 Corinthians (Page 2)
As our study through 1 Corinthians continues, Dennis Wilhoit leads us into one of Paul’s most difficult—and often misunderstood—chapters. In a culture that prizes tolerance above almost everything else, 1 Corinthians 5 challengesbelievers to think biblically about holiness, love, and accountability within the church. What Does It Mean to Be the Church? Throughout 1 Corinthians,…
The church in Corinth was struggling. Divisions had formed around popular teachers, worldly wisdom had begun to influence believers, and pride was replacing humility. Before Paul confronts the specific sins found later in the letter, he reminds the church of something even more fundamental: the Gospel itself. This week’s message serves as both a review…
The church in Corinth struggled with division, pride, and misplaced loyalty. Rather than centering their lives on Christ, many had begun elevating gifted teachers, pursuing worldly wisdom, and measuring success the same way their culture did. As Paul continues his letter in 1 Corinthians 3-4, he calls believers to something deeper: spiritual maturity. True spirituality…
The church in Corinth was a mess. There were divisions among believers, sexual immorality, lawsuits, confusion about marriage, abuse of the Lord’s Supper, arguments over spiritual gifts, and even doubts about the resurrection. By modern standards, it would be easy to dismiss Corinth as a failed church. Yet that’s not how the Apostle Paul begins…
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