Be United Under Christ

1 Corinthians 1:1-17 ESV

Growing faith will take you deeper into the gospel of Christ (crucified, resurrected, and reigning)

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1.

of Corinth
a. Prosperous city on an

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in southern Greece
b. Colonized by former slaves (

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) in 44 BC
c. Center of excess & immorality — “Ancient

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”
d. Greatly influenced by Temple of Aphrodite — goddess of

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2. God’s

that unite vv.1-9
a. Justified: given Jesus’

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& free from sin’s penalty
b. Sanctified: positionally & progressively

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for God
c.

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: changed from “sinner” to “saint”
d. Grace: gift of new life (spiritually

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)
e. All blessings flow from

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Christians have been called, justified, set apart, &

in Christ.

3. Christians’

that divide vv.10-16
a. Paul appeals for agreement & unity
- Primary doctrines (Christians must

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&

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): Christ’ deity, Biblical authority, salvation thru Christ alone, etc
- Secondary doctrines (Christians can be

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): baptism, church government, end times, etc
b. Guard your heart against

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. Always pursue

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4. The

of the cross v.17
a. The cross & resurrection are the

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of 1 Corinthians.
b. The cross’

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far surpasses our thoughts & speech.
c. Preaching the gospel is

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on the Lord Jesus Christ.

Jesus prayed, “The glory that You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be

even as We are one, I in them and You in Me, that they may become

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…” John 17:22-23a