How God Wants Us to Think Differently About Ourselves
God expects us to be different than the rest of the world; and that distinction begins with how we think about ourselves.
Series: 1 Corinthians
Verse by Verse
April 7, 2002
• 1 Corinthians 1-16
Verse by verse exposition of the book of 1 Corinthians
How God Wants Us to Act Differently In Our World
1 Corinthians 1:2-3
God has called us to be like him because he has set us apart for himself.
How Grace Can Transform Your Attitude About Your Problems
1 Corinthians 1:4-9
See your problems in light of God’s generous grace, allowing that perspective to make you truly optimistic as you seek to change them.
How Grace Can Transform Your Ideas About God
1 Corinthians 1:4, 6
No matter what we do, we cannot earn God’s grace; we must gratefully receive what Christ has done to earn God’s grace for us!
How Grace Can Transform Your Perspective on Daily Challenges
1 Corinthians 1:5-7a
We can trust God to come through for us in every aspect of life, because his grace freely supplies for all of our daily needs – not just our eternal ones.
How Grace Can Transform Your Outlook on the Future
1 Corinthians 1:7b-9
Because of God’s guaranteed grace toward his children we can confidently anticipate that we’ll arrive safely at our future home.
Embracing God’s Goal for Christian Relationships
1 Corinthians 1:10
It is of vital importance to our personal and corporate spiritual health that we work at relating to each other as loving siblings, resolved to agree.
Attacking the Problems That Attack Our Unity
1 Corinthians 1:11-12
We must vigilantly guard our unity by being ruthless about the symptoms of selfishness that seduce us to divide.
Three Key Perspectives That Will Keep Us Together
1 Corinthians 1:13-17
If we are to maintain the unity God calls us to we must understand our permanent bond, keeping earthly heroes in perspective as we together exalt Christ.
Understanding the Ultimate Battle of Wits
1 Corinthians 1:18-21
We must gladly stand firm against any opposition that may come because we confidently believe what God has said.
Looking for Wisdom in All the Wrong Places
1 Corinthians 1:22-25
God has not called us to be religious existentialists or analytical philosophers, but rather faithful followers of Christ who explicitly trust his solutions & directions for our lives!
Being Wise When the World Calls You Stupid
1 Corinthians 2:1-5
We dare not give into the temptation of repackaging the truth into a more palatable form when presenting the wisdom of the gospel to people who seem to not be getting it.
Knowing How to Know More of What God Knows
1 Corinthians 2:6-16
We must be focused on acquiring wisdom for life from God’s words and reliant upon his Spirit to appropriate it!
Maintaining Your Perspective
1 Corinthians 3:1-9
When we are being used to make a difference for Christ we must be mindful that it is all about him and not about us.
Mindful of Your Review
1 Corinthians 3:10-17
We must let the frequent thought of our future judgment effect the quality and quantity of effort we expend to make a difference in people’s lives for Christ.
Working on Your Public Relations
1 Corinthians 3:18 - 4:7
The teacher and the pupil must maintain a God-centered perspective when God has graciously granted us spiritual growth.
Preparing for the Pain
1 Corinthians 4:8-13
We must count the high cost of helping people pursue Christ and be willing to pay it – for god’s sake and their good.
Enjoying the Privilege
1 Corinthians 4:14-21
Though costly, we ought to rejoice that making a difference in people’s live for Christ has such gratifying present benefits.
Connecting With the Heart of a Holy God
1 Corinthians 5:1-2
We must stay intimately in sync with a holy God so that we never become comfortable with sin.
Caring Enough To Confront Unholy Behavior
1 Corinthians 5:3-5
We must care enough about God’s holiness and the church’s health to risk the relationship and lovingly exclude unrepentant church-goers.
Why Being Holy Is Such a Big Deal
1 Corinthians 5:6-8
Being unholy should be considered a non-option for us! Too much of the past, present & future is riding on the moral decision we make this week!
When the Monastery is Not an Option
1 Corinthians 5:9-13
We must purposefully remain in the world while being vigilant to keep worldliness out of the church.
The Issues Are Smaller Than You Think
1 Corinthians 6:1-7
God thinks the things we usually fight over are not worth the trouble? It’s time we adopt his perspective!
You Are More Capable Than You Think
1 Corinthians 6:1-6
In light of our present resources and our future responsibilities we ought to be able to wisely resolve any dispute that comes our way.
The Problem is Bigger Than You Think
1 Corinthians 6:7-11
Ditch arguing, the chronic variety is a symptom of an unregenerate heart!
How the Manufacturer Views Your Body
1 Corinthians 6:12-14
Because God has made (and will remake) our bodies it is incumbent upon to treat them with respect.
Why God Doesn’t Like Our Sexy Society
1 Corinthians 6:15-18
God did not design the glue of sex to be used indiscriminately. You must remember you are already bonded to Christ and your spouse.
How To Live in a Body You Don’t Own
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
A Holy God owns our bodies an so we should live in them with Him continually in mind.
Understanding Your Sexual Ministry
1 Corinthians 7:1-4
God has given the good and gratifying gift of sex to married couples and called each partner to a perpetual ministry of sacrificial giving.
The Costs & Benefits of Your Sexual Ministry
1 Corinthians 7:5-6
God provides marital security and protection to married couples who are focused on one another and faithful to engage in frequent sexual encounters.