Introduction You'll remember, I'm sure, that Paul is addressing the problem of divisions in the church in Corinth. The people were quarrelling with one another; and they were disagreeing with one another; and they were exalting themselves over one another instead of loving and serving one another, which is how we're meant to treat one … Continue reading 1 Cor. 03(16–17) →

Introduction For a while now, Paul has been writing about preachers and preaching. True preachers will not rely on excellence of speech and all the eloquence and clever techniques which the sophists used in those days to impress the people. And true preachers will not come as philosophers, relying on human wisdom and the latest … Continue reading 1 Cor. 03(01–15) →

Introduction Paul has been addressing the first of many problems in the church in Corinth; and it's the problem of divisions in the church. He had heard disturbing reports that the congregation had divided itself into different groups or parties of cliques, with one group boasting that they follow Paul; another group boasting that they … Continue reading 1 Cor. 02(06–16) →

Introduction We come again this evening to another passage where Paul is writing about preachers and preaching. And you'll perhaps recall that the reason he's writing to the church in Corinth about preachers and preaching is because he was addressing one of many problems which existed in that congregation. You see, Paul was concerned about … Continue reading 1 Cor. 02(01–05) →

Introduction You'll perhaps remember from last week that, beginning in verse 10 of chapter 1, Paul is addressing the first of many problems in the church in Corinth. And it's the problem of the many divisions which existed among them. It seems the church was divided into different groups or parties or cliques with one … Continue reading 1 Cor. 01(18–31) →

Introduction In his greeting to the church in Corinth Paul has referred to some of the benefits they have received from the Lord. Do you remember? They're the church of God, or the assembly of God, so that they were able to gather in the presence of the Lord God Almighty every week to hear … Continue reading 1 Cor. 01(10–17) →

Introduction Last week we were studying Paul's greeting to the church in Corinth. And, in his greeting to them, he referred to God's grace -- or his kindness -- to them. First of all, God's grace, his kindness to them, is seen in the fact that they had become the church of God, or God's … Continue reading 1 Cor. 01(04–09) →

Introduction We're beginning today a new series of sermons on Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. From the book of Acts, we learn how Paul left Athens and travelled to Corinth where he met Aquila and Priscilla and worked with them for a time, while preaching in the synagogue on the Sabbath Day. Then, when … Continue reading 1 Cor. 01(01–03) →