Don’t rationalize but glorify

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

I. Tearing down rational arguments v.12-13

II. Counter immorality by clinging to gospel principles v.14-20

Warnings and hope for the ungodly

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

I. There is a severe warning for practicing an ungodly lifestyle v.9a

II. There is a warning against the deceitfulness of sin v.9b

III. There is good news for those caught up in an ungodly lifestyle v.11

To sue or not to sue

1 Corinthians 6:1-8

I. Our union in Christ makes lawsuits inappropriate v.1-3

II. The church is sufficiently qualified to deal with conflict v.4-5

III. It is shameful for Christians to appeal to secular courts v.6-8

When it’s necessary to quarantine

1 Corinthians 5:9-13

I. Believers must not isolate themselves from the world v.9-10

II. Believers must separate the wicked from the church v.11-13

Seeing God through the analogy of motherhood

Isaiah 66:13

Seeing God through the analogy of motherhood

Introduction:

I. The analogy of motherly comfort v.1-13

II. The God of all comfort v.13

III. The benefits of divine comfort

Called to be Holy

1 Corinthians 4:14-21

I. Paul was motivated by love for the Corinthians v.14-15

II. Paul challenged to the Corinthians to Christ-likeness v.16-17

III. Paul exhorted Corinthians to examine themselves wisely v.18-21

Witnessing like and Apostle

1 Corinthians 4:6-13

I. Follow the Scriptures v.6-7

II. Keep a light touch on the world v.8-12a

III. Love our enemies v.12b-13

When it’s necessary to quarantine

1 Corinthians 5:9-13

I. Believers must not isolate themselves from the world v.9-10

II. Believers must separate the wicked from the church v.11-13

Conclusion

Stepping off the Pedestal

1 Corinthians 4:1-5

I. Paul takes an honest view of himself and other ministers v.1

II. Paul refuses the praise of men v.2-4B

III. Paul acknowledges the judgment of God v.4C-5

From Curse to Blessing

Deuteronomy 23:5

I. The curse is turned into a blessing through the love of God

II. The cross of Messiah is incomprehensible apart from the open tomb

III. The resurrection is the pronouncement of God’s blessing

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