1 Corinthians

Thanksgiving

Vs. 1-9

A. Called

Romans 1:1 “1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,”

B. Team Effort

C. God brings peace

-In Christ Jesus v4

-Enriched by Him v5

-Evidence of Testimony v6

-Gifted to serve v7

-Sustain you

Philippians 1:6 “6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.”

-Guiltless

Colossians 1:22 “22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him,”

-In His day

Philippians 2:16 “16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.”

We are able to experience these gifts and eve standards from God because He is faithful to us!

1 Corinthians 1:9 “9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.”

He is Faithful Deuteronomy 7:9 “9 Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations,”

Divisions in the Church

Divisions happen when the gifts and standards above are ignored!

A. Have the same mind! Christ’s

B. Make up your mind right now; Who will you follow?

Ephesians 4:5 “5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism,”