The Corinthians are arrogant despite gross sin in their midst. Paul rebukes the Corinthians for not addressing the sin; for tolerating immorality that even the “pagans” do not. The church is called to the privilege of playing a role in God’s Fatherly discipline–for God disciplines every child he loves.
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Paul exposes the Corinthians haughtiness with a bit of irony. While the apostles are like “refuse” to the world, like condemned criminals sent to die in the Roman arena, the people of the church at Corinth act like kings. Arrogance does not follow from the cross; forget yourself and live for others.
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Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:18-4:5 Books: The First Epistle to the Corinthians by Anthony C. Thiselton Quote: Speaking of verses 4:1 and 2, Anthony C. Thiselton suggests that the concept Paul is referring to is that of an “estate manager.” He writes: “This office normally included responsibility for overseeing a household budget, purchasing, accounts, resource allocation,
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Paul once again address the issue of the Corinthian’s party spirit and factionalism. He shows them through the use of two images, a field and a building, that not only are they one in Christ, but they have no grounds to be jealous or boastful towards one another.
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Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Books: Real Marriage by Mark and Grace Driscoll
Paul finds himself speaking into a culture with expectations and values that run against the principles of the gospel message. He must clarify why he did not abide by the rules put in place by the “sophists” of the day. In the end, Paul argues that he proved the power of the Holy Spirit and the truth of the gospel message by speaking it plainly to them.
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