What Paul built at Corinth is what he would build at Springville

Paul’s 1 st Journey – Acts 13-14

Paul’s 2 nd Journey – Acts 15: :22

Market Place Bema Acropolis Oratory & Worldly Wisdom Dishonest Business Dealing Immorality

Idol’s Temples Banqueting, Drunkenness, and Revelry

Paul’s 2 nd Journey – Acts 15: :22 Letter Writing Begins w/2 nd Journey, from Corinth I Thessalonians II Thessalonians Approx. A.D

Paul Apollos comes to Ephesus Chloe’s family Questions Paul writes First Corinthians from Ephesus, early spring A.D. 57 Close of Paul’s 2 nd & early part of 3 rd Journeys – Acts 18-19

What Did Paul Build At Corinth?

 Paul’s “work” (3:10-15) at Corinth was what the gospel accomplished in their lives.

What Did Paul Build At Corinth?  Paul’s “work” (3:10-15) at Corinth was what the gospel accomplished in their lives.  It produced or was intended to produce…

What Did Paul Build At Corinth?  Paul’s “work” (3:10-15) at Corinth was what the gospel accomplished in their lives.  It produced or was intended to produce… -- “the church of God…at Corinth” (1:2)

What Did Paul Build At Corinth?  Paul’s “work” (3:10-15) at Corinth was what the gospel accomplished in their lives.  It produced or was intended to produce… -- “the church of God…at Corinth” (1:2) -- “saints” (1:2)

What Did Paul Build At Corinth?  Paul’s “work” (3:10-15) at Corinth was what the gospel accomplished in their lives.  It produced or was intended to produce… -- “the church of God…at Corinth” (1:2) -- “saints” (1:2) - “fundamentally signifies ‘separated’ (among the Greeks, dedicated to the gods), and hence, in Scripture in its moral and spiritual significance, separated from sin and therefore consecrated to God, sacred” (Vine).

What Did Paul Build At Corinth?  Paul’s “work” (3:10-15) at Corinth was what the gospel accomplished in their lives.  It produced or was intended to produce… -- “the church of God…at Corinth” (1:2) -- “saints” (1:2) - “fundamentally signifies ‘separated’ (among the Greeks, dedicated to the gods), and hence, in Scripture in its moral and spiritual significance, separated from sin and therefore consecrated to God, sacred” (Vine). -- Separation – from sin & to God!

What Did Paul Build At Corinth?  Paul’s “work” (3:10-15) at Corinth was what the gospel accomplished in their lives.  It produced or was intended to produce… -- “the church of God…at Corinth” (1:2) -- “saints” (1:2) - “fundamentally signifies ‘separated’ (among the Greeks, dedicated to the gods), and hence, in Scripture in its moral and spiritual significance, separated from sin and therefore consecrated to God, sacred” (Vine). -- Explained (6:9-10)

What Did Paul Build At Corinth?  Paul’s “work” (3:10-15) at Corinth was what the gospel accomplished in their lives.  It produced or was intended to produce… -- “the church of God…at Corinth” (1:2) -- “saints” (1:2) -- a holy “temple of God” (3:16-17)

What Did Paul Build At Corinth?  Paul’s “work” (3:10-15) at Corinth was what the gospel accomplished in their lives.  It produced or was intended to produce… -- “the church of God…at Corinth” (1:2) -- “saints” (1:2) -- a holy “temple of God” (3:16-17) -- a “sanctuary” in which each member worships offering spiritual sacrifices, works, and lives his/her life as the gospel instructs.

What Did Paul Build At Corinth?  Paul’s “work” (3:10-15) at Corinth was what the gospel accomplished in their lives.  It produced or was intended to produce… -- “the church of God…at Corinth” (1:2) -- “saints” (1:2) -- a holy “temple of God” (3:16-17) Divinely designed to be the same everywhere! What Paul built at Corinth, the Lord’s church, was Divinely designed to be the same everywhere! -- 4:17; 7:17; 11:34; 14:33; 16:1

What Did Paul Build At Corinth?  Paul’s “work” (3:10-15) at Corinth was what the gospel accomplished in their lives.  It produced or was intended to produce… -- “the church of God…at Corinth” (1:2) -- “saints” (1:2) -- a holy “temple of God” (3:16-17) Divinely designed to be the same everywhere! What Paul built at Corinth, the Lord’s church, was Divinely designed to be the same everywhere! -- 4:17; 7:17; 11:34; 14:33; 16:1 New Testament “letters” were not merely pragmatic, utilitarian “advice,” but they claimed universal authority, and were intended to be Divine instructions from the 1 st Century until Judgment, when all people shall be judged by them (I Cor. 11:26; Rom. 2:16)!

What Did Paul Build At Corinth? The Corinthian Christians were Paul & the gospel’s “work,” a spiritual “building,” beginning with their obedience to the gospel (Acts 18:8) & continuing through life. This is true, New Testament Christianity.

What Did Paul Build At Corinth?  Paul’s “work” (3:10-15) at Corinth was what the gospel accomplished in the lives of people.  It produced or was intended to produce… -- “the church of God…at Corinth” (1:2) -- “saints” (1:2) -- a holy “temple of God” (3:16-17)  Any teacher’s “work” is what one allows the gospel to accomplish in his life!  It produces or is intended to produce… -- the church of God…at Springville, Alabama! -- saints -- a holy “temple of God” What should be built here?

Paul’s instructions for Corinth? Paul’s instructions for Corinth?

Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here? Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here?

 Corrected division (1:10 ff).

Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here? Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here?  Corrected division (1:10 ff). Unity based on recognition of apostolic authority (1:10 ff).

Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here? Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here?  Corrected division (1:10 ff). Unity based on recognition of apostolic authority (1:10 ff). Unity based on recognition of apostolic authority (1:10 ff). -- Jno. 17:20-21; Eph. 4:3

Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here? Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here?  Corrected division (1:10 ff).  Faith in God was based on hearing the gospel, not worldly wisdom (2:1-5). Unity based on recognition of apostolic authority (1:10 ff). Unity based on recognition of apostolic authority (1:10 ff).

Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here? Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here?  Corrected division (1:10 ff).  Faith in God was based on hearing the gospel, not worldly wisdom (2:1-5). Unity based on recognition of apostolic authority (1:10 ff). Unity based on recognition of apostolic authority (1:10 ff). Faith not in people, schemes, entertainment, celebrities, but by rightly dividing the word. Faith not in people, schemes, entertainment, celebrities, but by rightly dividing the word.

Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here? Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here?  Corrected division (1:10 ff).  Faith in God was based on hearing the gospel, not worldly wisdom (2:1-5).  Withdraw from sexually immoral (chs. 5-6). Unity based on recognition of apostolic authority (1:10 ff). Unity based on recognition of apostolic authority (1:10 ff). Faith not in people, schemes, entertainment, celebrities, but by rightly dividing the word. Faith not in people, schemes, entertainment, celebrities, but by rightly dividing the word.

Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here? Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here?  Corrected division (1:10 ff).  Faith in God was based on hearing the gospel, not worldly wisdom (2:1-5).  Withdraw from sexually immoral (chs. 5-6). Unity based on recognition of apostolic authority (1:10 ff). Unity based on recognition of apostolic authority (1:10 ff). Faith not in people, schemes, entertainment, celebrities, but by rightly dividing the word. Faith not in people, schemes, entertainment, celebrities, but by rightly dividing the word. Sexually pure younger and older Christians, and a congregation that practices discipline. Sexually pure younger and older Christians, and a congregation that practices discipline.

Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here? Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here?  Corrected division (1:10 ff).  Faith in God was based on hearing the gospel, not worldly wisdom (2:1-5).  Withdraw from sexually immoral (chs. 5-6).  Don’t cause a brother to stumble (8:7ff). Unity based on recognition of apostolic authority (1:10 ff). Unity based on recognition of apostolic authority (1:10 ff). Faith not in people, schemes, entertainment, celebrities, but by rightly dividing the word. Faith not in people, schemes, entertainment, celebrities, but by rightly dividing the word. Sexually pure younger and older Christians, and a congregation that practices discipline. Sexually pure younger and older Christians, and a congregation that practices discipline.

Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here? Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here?  Corrected division (1:10 ff).  Faith in God was based on hearing the gospel, not worldly wisdom (2:1-5).  Withdraw from sexually immoral (chs. 5-6).  Don’t cause a brother to stumble (8:7ff). Unity based on recognition of apostolic authority (1:10 ff). Unity based on recognition of apostolic authority (1:10 ff). Faith not in people, schemes, entertainment, celebrities, but by rightly dividing the word. Faith not in people, schemes, entertainment, celebrities, but by rightly dividing the word. Sexually pure younger and older Christians, and a congregation that practices discipline. Sexually pure younger and older Christians, and a congregation that practices discipline. Carefulness in actions, conscience, & concern over influence. Carefulness in actions, conscience, & concern over influence.

Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here? Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here?  Carefulness in spiritual activities & worship assemblies (chs ).

Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here? Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here?  Carefulness in spiritual activities & worship assemblies (chs ). More concern with pleasing God in worship than pleasing ourselves; “carefulness” over “casual.” More concern with pleasing God in worship than pleasing ourselves; “carefulness” over “casual.”

Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here? Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here?  Carefulness in spiritual activities & worship assemblies (chs ).  The gospel & eternal life are most important – all look to the resurrection (ch. 15). More concern with pleasing God in worship than pleasing ourselves; “carefulness” over “casual.” More concern with pleasing God in worship than pleasing ourselves; “carefulness” over “casual.”

Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here? Paul’s instructions for Corinth? What should be built here?  Carefulness in spiritual activities & worship assemblies (chs ).  The gospel & eternal life are most important – all look to the resurrection (ch. 15).  Give on 1 st day of the week as prospered (ch. 16). More concern with pleasing God in worship than pleasing ourselves; “carefulness” over “casual.” More concern with pleasing God in worship than pleasing ourselves; “carefulness” over “casual.” Christians who are eternally minded; view everything from heaven’s perspective. Planning, purposeful, periodic (weekly) bountiful giving.

 New Testament writers provided instructions for individuals & churches during the 1st century that were all-sufficient to guide all people in all places for all time (II Tim. 3:16-17)!  The gospel’s “work” = Holy Lives here & Heaven in the Hereafter!  Have you allowed the gospel to work in your life making you a part of “God’s building”?