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