The Power of Preaching Christ Crucified

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Tangible signs:
I.Quarrels were taking place between competing groups.
Beware of claiming loyalty to one leader over another.

II. Quarrels caused people to loose sight of Jesus Christ.

III. Quarrels were exacerbated by confusion about baptism.

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Theme: Three features of Christian Unity

I. the basis for Christian unity vs 10a
II.the elements of christian unity vs. 10b-c (cf.Phil. 2:1-4)
A. Relational oneness ( no divisions )
B. Spiritual like mindedness (a Christian attitude)
C. Common Ministry purpose ( a Christian intention )

Four steps to repairing a relationship:
1. if it’s appropriate and reasonable, overlook the offense
2. If confrontation is needed be sure to examine yourself first
3. Stand ready to forgive the individual if they approach you for forgiveness.
4. If the person will not approach you to repair the relationship, you make sure that you do it…..

III. The threat to Christian unity vs.11
Romans 1:29
2Corinthians 12:20
Galatians 5:19-20
1Timothy 6:4
Titus 3:9

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I. Introduction
A. The City of Corinth
B. The Occasion of the Letter

II. The three elements of his greeting

A. His Authority
B. His Recipients
Three Key Descriptions of believers
1. they had been sanctified in Christ Jesus.
2. they are also saints by calling
3. They call Jesus Lord.
C. His Greeting

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Faith Bible Church
Sunday Sermon Study Notes
QUESTIONS FOR 1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-9
Instructions: Read the verses and then prayerfully answer the following questions
1. What does Paul’s authority as an apostle tell us about this letter? How should you therefore respond to the truth you learn in it?

2. Read a few lines or paragraphs about the city of Corinth out of an encyclopedia, a study Bible introduction, Bible dictionary or on the web. How does the city of Corinth compare to the cities in the L.A. area? Do you think it would be more or less difficult to live a Christian life at Corinth than in L.A.?

2. How does Paul describe the recipients of this letter? What does it mean to be “sanctified” in verse 2? Is this true of you? What are other ways that Scripture uses this word?

3. What does Paul thank God for? Is this different from the sorts of things you tend to focus on in your thanks to God?

4. What might the “grace of God” and “testimony concerning Christ” refer to in verses 4 and 6? Can you point to evidence in your own life that these things are true of you?

5. Do the priorities and focus of your life demonstrate that you eagerly await the revelation of Jesus Christ?

6. What encouragement might you draw from Paul’s promise in verse 8?

7. What does “called into fellowship” with Christ suggest about our relationship with Christ in verse 9?

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