1 Corinthians 1-3

The Grace That Changes Everything (1:1-9)

Greeting to the Church of God @ Corinth

sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints

with all those of the same confession

Enriching grace v.4

The testimony of grace v.6

“not lacking in any gift, while you wait v.7

the promise of His sustaining grace v.8-9

No Divisions Necessary (1:10-3:23)

Appeal to Christian unity v. 10

The reference to Christ v.13

The gospel is the point v.17

The Focus is on Christ (1:18-2:5)

Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God v.24

Because of Him!!! v.30

Nothing but the Gospel! 2:4-5

The Help of the Spirit (2:6-16)

Holy Spirit as wisdom

The delivery system of the Spirit v.10-15

Holy Spirit as the “mind of Christ” v.16

The Decision of Discipleship (3:1-23)

The distinction between human effort and God’s work (3:1-9)

The work of God through humans (3:10-17)

The decision of the discipled (3:18-23)