The Corinthian Believers had so many good things going for them that also presented a multitude of challenges for them. This resulted in much confusion and disorder. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians addressed the various issues they were facing. Simultaneously, Paul was redirecting the Believers' focus on who they were as a holy people of a Holy God and the purpose of YeHoVaH/God in them as Believers and in the midst of them as an Assembly.
You Are Holy
1st Corinthians 3
March 9, 2024 • Arthur Bailey • 1 Corinthians 3
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