Chapter four is a mixture of harsh correction and urgent pleading for these believers to change their hearts and ways. After mentioning multiple times about the personality factions in this congregation, Paul said that there was nothing they could say to affect him (1 Corinthians 4:1-5). As far as he was concerned he simply needed […]
Chapter three provides our first look at the spiritual level of these believers. In chapter one Paul said that they were divided rather than united, but 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 finally reveals why. For Paul, all people can be classified into three spiritual states. First are the āunregenerate,ā those who have not believed in Christ for
Chapter two continues Paulās exposition on the wisdom of God versus the wisdom of this world. Unlike the philosophers of his day, Paul did not ride into town offering great secrets and eloquent speeches, catering to those who could pay the most money (1 Corinthians 2:1-5). In fact, he did just the opposite. His message
