One Spirit: Power and Wisdom

Show me your way of life…and I’ll show you what you believe. Join us this Sunday as we reflect on our “way of life in Christ” (1 Cor 4:17). We will tell of our shared faith story as we welcome 4 new shepherds to lead this flock under Jesus Christ, the Chief Shepherd.

Paul’s answer to the divisive factions in Corinth is a call to unity: one body, centered on one Lord, sharing one baptism. Paul asks them to consider three profound questions (1 Cor 1:13): Can Christ be divided? Who was crucified for you? Into whose name were you baptized?

It is a central feature of the 7 ones in Ephesians 4. It was Jesus’ final wish in his garden prayer. And it is the plea of Paul to the church of God at Corinth. Avoid division and pursue unity for you are one body in Christ.

Could Jesus live in Corinth? In our opening lesson exploring First Corinthians, we are going to put on a set of lenses to see the church and the world anew. These 7 lenses show how a Christian can navigate their way in a dark world and yet see others (and themselves) in the light of hope. Yes, Jesus could live in Corinth. The pressing question then is whether Corinth will see Jesus in us.