1 Corinthians 1:4-9 (Part 2b) Problems Arising From Carnality
Preamble of hope, 1:4-8
Spiritual possessions
• They possessed God's grace--v. 4
• They possessed God's wealth--vv. 5-7:
1) The reason for their wealth--v. 5
2) The scope of their wealth--v. 5b
3) The measure of their wealth--v. 6
4) The results of their wealth--v. 7
• They possessed God's guarantee--vv. 8-9:
1) The basis of assurance:
a) God's sovereign plan--v. 8
b) God's faithful character--v. 9
A believer may be viewed from any of three standpoints
• His position in Christ
• His present life
• His ultimate destiny
Paul views the Corinthians from the standpoint of all three aspects
• Their position in Christ--1:2
• Their present life--3:1-3
• Their ultimate destiny--1:8
*The solution to the problems of dissension--1:10-4:21