1 Corinthians 1:4-9 (Part 2a) Problems Arising From Carnality

Preamble of hope--1:4-9

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