I.     Introduction

A.  Why an expositional study of 1 Corinthians

1.    Because I am a coward. Let the word of God speak for itself, if you disagree, that is between you and God.

2.    People’s general ignorance to the Word of God.

3.    Forces us to deal with issues we may not want to address.

a)    We don’t like them.

b)    They reveal our weaknesses.

c)     Etc.

B.  Opening Illustration:

1.    “Picking up the Pieces” from last week – Controlling our Appetites.

2.    Twisted-Pair Ethernet Cable Strands

II.   Body

A.  The Problem Stated (5:1-2)

1.    This problem is indicative of a much bigger problem and theme which runs through the book – Disunity and lack of Leadership.

2.    Scandalous sex within the church family.

B.  The Punitive Action Prescribed (5:3-13)

1.    Church Discipline

a)    Briefly Describe

b)    Warn against abuses

c)     Goal = Repentance

C.  Warning against Moral Laxity (6:9-20)

1.    Read from “The Message.”

2.    Expound

3.    This is the model, this is the ideal we need to pursue.

III. Conclusion

A.  Paul deals with some practical stuff here.

B.  Victor Frankle observed that in between a Stimulus and a Reaction to that stimulus, is the freedom to choose.