1 Corinthians 1:4-9

God is Faithful

John is generous - If you’ve never been personally affected by John’s generosity, you are only moved so much.

God is faithful… if you’ve never experienced God’s direct faithfulness… you will never fully understand how amazing this is.

The Grace of God in Jesus (v.4)

Enriched in Him in all speech and wisdom (vv.5-6)

Given gifts of Holy Spirit (v.7)

Sustained Guiltless till He returns (v.8)

Called into Childhood (v.9)

Hanging out with Mike at Coffee Shop. (Church is weird/uncomfortable)

Gerhard Forde: Ladder to heaven vs. Closed Circle No Exit

Response: Give Thanks (How?) - Practical Response

Thank God with our lives:

Time, Talents, Resources

Live, Give, Serve, Lead, Proclaim, Seek, Pray, Read