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Introduction
As we begin this morning I want to remind us of where we are.
The book of 1 Corinthians has 2 parts.
The first part is chs.
1-6 where Paul discusses the doctrine and practice necessary for the local church to have unity.
The second part is chs.
7-16 where Paul answers questions that have been sent to him by those in the Corinthian church.
We are in the 5th of 6 answers Paul gives to those questions.
This is also the longest of those answers.
Here’s where we are.
Unity Through A Proper Understanding Of Spiritual Things Chs.
12-15
We have already dealt with.
Understanding the purpose and use of spiritual gifts Chs.
12-14
Today we begin the section I have titled
Understanding the power of Christ’s death and resurrection 15:1-34
Paul is answering the question, why.
Why is the resurrection so powerful?
In vv.
1-19 we learn that the resurrection is powerful because…
The resurrection provides purpose
That’s where we are.
Before we get into our passage for today, let’s pray.
PRAY
How important is it that we live with purpose?
I typed this question into google this week.
Let me read you some of the top results.
Why Having a Sense of Purpose is Important
Think about this: When you have a sense of purpose, you tend to have: Increased optimism, resiliency and hope.
Experiencing joy, happiness and satisfaction more often.
It even leads to better physical health.
- https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/news/2019/why-having-sense-purpose-important
(italics = added words)
Why Is It Important To Have A Purpose In Life?
Having a purpose in life is one of the fundamental factors of happiness.
Without it, you’ll live your life less focused, less efficient and you’ll often feel restless and stressed because you won’t feel aligned with the things you do.
- https://www.trackinghappiness.com/important-to-have-purpose-in-life/
5 Reasons You Should Have a Life Purpose
… there are multiple interpretations of what a “life purpose” is.
For the spiritual folks, they may see it as a higher calling.
For the religious, they may see it as an instruction from God.
Beyond religious connotations, a life purpose is simply your life’s message.
It is the message you wish to drive in the world during your time on Earth.
An example of a life purpose is “To inspire everyone to greatness” or “To touch every human on Earth” or “To relieve every living being of suffering.”
Having a life purpose applies to all of us, whether we are religious or atheists.
- https://personalexcellence.co/blog/why-have-a-life-purpose/
Why Do You Need a Purpose in Life?
Having a purpose in life is vitally important!
Studies have shown that having a purpose leads to a longer healthier, wealthier life.
According to a 2010 study published in Applied Psychology, people who have a purpose live longer.
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-main-ingredient/202002/why-do-you-need-purpose-in-life
(all accessed 4/28/22)
Purpose is important.
That is something all of these articles agree on.
Unsurprisingly, what these articles do not agree on is how to find your purpose.
One says to follow your joy.
Whatever fills you with joy, that is your purpose.
Another says to write down everything you can think of that answers the question “What is my life purpose?”
and then whatever answer makes you cry, that one is your purpose.
Still another article tells you to do things, to take action and when you find the thing that make you the most happy, that is your purpose.
Finally, there was an article that said purpose is not something we find and are done, it is a journey.
What I personally found fascinating was how many articles connected purpose and happiness.
Boiled down, the basic idea was that happiness was the chief goal, the chief desire, and that purpose is important because it leads to greater happiness.
Scripture does speak to us about happiness.
It reveals that we are happy when we trust the Lord, when we do what is right, when we have children, when we seek and find wisdom, and when we are corrected by God.
What Scripture also reveals is that happiness is neither our greatest good nor our highest goal.
Instead, we find that the glory of God is our highest goal and when we do all to the glory of God, joy is the result.
There is nothing wrong with happiness.
It is, after all, a Biblical concept.
However, happiness, at its core, is based on the circumstances of life.
Meaning, that if our circumstances are bad, we are not happy.
Joy, on the other hand, is not dependent on circumstances.
Joy depends on the nature and character of our God.
Joy is an outflow of our faith.
What does this have to do with purpose?
For the believer, purpose is not about finding happiness.
Purpose is about submitting ourselves to Christ and embracing the joy He offers.
Our purpose as believers is tied to the resurrection of Christ.
Apart from His resurrection, we have no purpose.
Paul has just detailed for us how we are to use our Spiritual gifts.
When we gather as a local church, all things are to be done decently and in order.
When that is done, it enable us to live the Christian life intentionally.
Why?
Why are we gifted?
Why are we to gather and use our gifts?
We have a purpose!
Our purpose is not discovered or found.
Our purpose is given to us.
Principle:
The resurrection of Jesus Christ gives us purpose.
Guidance:
To live a life of purpose three needs must be met.
Outcome:
When we live with purpose we draw people to Jesus.
To live a life of purpose three needs must be met.
#1…
1.
You Need A Transformation vv.
1-8
When it comes to electricity, you may have heard people talk about transformers.
A transformer lowers the voltage of power traveling through the lines so that it can be used in our houses and stores.
Without a transformer, the power would still be there, but we would be unable to use it, unable to access it.
In the Spiritual life, power is there.
It is available to all who believe.
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