In this bible talk from 1 Corinthians by Pete Thompson we continue to wrestle with the theme of judgment. In chapter 5 Paul had explained the importance of judging sin within the church and withholding judgment on outsiders. This week, in 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Paul rebukes the church for their very Corinthian habit of taking each other before the pagan law courts to resolve disputes between believers.
Paul urges the Corinthian church to take a gospel-centered approach to their disputes in the simple but stunning reproach: “why not rather be wronged?” This is the attitude that Paul says is consistent with our identity as new creatures – washed, sanctified and justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
Key Verse
And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11
Outline:
intro: family feud
1. inside out
2. rights & wrongs
3. the final verdict
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