1. #3 Splits & Quarrels in the Church
The message of 1Corinthians for today
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#3 Splits & Quarrels in the Church
1Corinthians 1:10-16

2. #3 Splits & Quarrels in the Church
1Corinthians 1:10-16
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There was a lot of mess in the church in Corinth...
Attitudes
Division (1:10-17)
Pride (1:18-22)
Lawsuits (6:1-11)
Theology
Freedom (ch 8-10)
Resurrection (ch 15)
Sexuality
Prostitution (6:12-20)
Incest (5:1-13)
Sex-is-unspiritual (ch 7)
Divorce & remarriage (ch 7)
Church
Communion (11:17-34)
Spiritual gifts (ch 12-14)

3. #3 Splits & Quarrels in the Church
1Corinthians 1:10-16
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church
There was a lot of mess in the church in Corinth...
Attitudes
Division (1:10-17)
Pride (1:18-22)
Lawsuits (6:1-11)
Theology
Freedom (ch 8-10)
Resurrection (ch 15)
Sexuality
Prostitution (6:12-20)
Incest (5:1-13)
Sex-is-unspiritual (ch 7)
Divorce & remarriage (ch 7)
Church
Communion (11:17-34)
Spiritual gifts (ch 12-14)

4. #3 Splits & Quarrels in the Church
1Corinthians 1:10-16
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“Quarrels” (v11)
Gk: Eris
goddess of war

5. #3 Splits & Quarrels in the Church
1Corinthians 1:10-16
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“Quarrels” (v11)
‘War’ between 4 different groups in the church (v13)
What to do about it? (v10)
Agree in what you say
No divisions
Perfectly united

6. #3 Splits & Quarrels in the Church
1Corinthians 1:10-16
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How to disagree well?
Don’t let disagreements fester
If someone has hurt you:
Luke 17:3 If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them.
If you have hurt someone else:
Matthew 5:23-24 …if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

7. #3 Splits & Quarrels in the Church
1Corinthians 1:10-16
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How to disagree well?
Don’t let disagreements fester
Don’t involve other people
Matthew 18:15 If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.

8. #3 Splits & Quarrels in the Church
1Corinthians 1:10-16
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How to disagree well?
Don’t let disagreements fester
Don’t involve other people
Love and respect each other
John 13:34-35 Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

9. #3 Splits & Quarrels in the Church
1Corinthians 1:10-16
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How to disagree well?
Don’t let disagreements fester
Don’t involve other people
Love and respect each other
United leadership
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Simon
Howard
Roger
Mike

10. #3 Splits & Quarrels in the Church
1Corinthians 1:10-16
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church
How to disagree well?
Don’t let disagreements fester
Don’t involve other people
Love and respect each other
United leadership
Keep Christ at the centre
Ephesians 4:3-4 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all.