The Church in Process

The Church in Process

The Wisdom of God, part 2

Welcome to Chapel City Church! This week we will come to the end of 1 Corinthians chapter 1. Paul has expressed his gratitude for this precious church, and has begun to help them work through the serious problem of division. The foundation for their unity is the gospel message. They need to remember that God did not call them because of any earthly merit or…

The Wisdom of God, part 1

Welcome to Chapel City Church! Last week we were reminded how important unity is in the church. The gospel ministry in Corinth was hindered by deep divisions among God’s people. And the root cause of division, for them and for us, is pride. For the rest of the chapter, Paul shows that there is no foundation for pride in the life of a believer. The wisdom of God that…

The Unity of the Church

Welcome to Chapel City Church! Last week we laid the foundation for how Paul dealt with the issues facing the Corinthian church. Because they belong to Christ, because He is working in them, because He will finish that work, Paul anticipates real change. And he doesn’t wait long to address one of the main problems facing these beloved people. This is a church deeply…

The Foundation for Change

Welcome to Chapel City Church! Last week we introduced the author, audience, and the occasion behind 1 Corinthians. Paul writes to a people that he loves, but who need encouragement, guidance, and even correction. But how does Paul begin his letter to the church? Will he begin with righteous anger? Perhaps a list of wrongs that they need to correct? What we see might be…