For more read Why am I NOT Growing in Jesus? Vegas of the Ancient WorldĬorinth was one of the leading cities of the ancient world. They also looked much like the Greek culture around them rather than redeemed saints. As a result, their church looked like the world rather than the Temple of God. They were not following in the Lord’s footsteps. They were looking to the culture and the world as their guide. Examining the situation revealed a simple cause for their problems. They were even getting drunk at the communion table.Ĭorinth was a mess. Despite this, within a few years after Paul leaves, they were dividing among themselves over who followed the better teachers. He brought them the Gospel and lived with them for 18 months teaching them the Word of God.
The apostle had founded the church at Corinth. They were engaging in conduct that needed to be clearly addressed by Paul. The believers in Corinth had gone way off the rails. Concerning news reached Paul compelling him to write a letter of correction. His heart for these believers comes through repeatedly in the book.
These were people he introduced to the Gospel of Jesus. Paul the Apostle is writing to the church in the ancient city of Corinth.
The Book of 1 Corinthians is filled with some hard truths.
0 kommentar(er)
