Chapter 13 of 64

2. Division in the church (1:10–4:21)

2. Division in the church (1:10–4:21)

2. Division in the church (1:10–4:21)

  • The fact of division (1:10–17)
    1. The parties (1:10–12)
    2. Not due to Paul (1:13–17)
  • The ‘foolishness’ of the gospel (1:18–2:5)
    1. The message was ‘foolish’ (1:18–25)
    2. The believers are insignificant (1:26–31)
    3. Paul’s preaching was in divine power (2:1–5)
  • A revealed message (2:6–16)
    1. The gospel is not human wisdom (2:6–9)
    2. Words ‘taught by the Spirit’ (2:10–13)
    3. Spiritual discernment (2:14–16)
  • Misunderstanding of leadership (3:1–9)
    1. Baby Christians (3:1–4)
    2. The true relation between Paul and Apollos (3:5–9)
  • The foundation and the building (3:10–17)
    1. The test of good building (3:10–15)
    2. The temple of God (3:16–17)
  • The preachers’ lowly place (3:18–4:13)
    1. Worldly wisdom is foolishness (3:18–23)
    2. God’s commendation is what matters (4:1–5)
    3. Learn from Paul and Apollos (4:6–7)
    4. The trials endured by the apostles (4:8–13)
  • A personal appeal (4:14–21)
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