What is the right way to address sin in a fellow believer's life? So often, our human instinct is to "go to guns" and immediately point out the fault. But what if there's a more effective and more Christ-like approach?

In this episode of "The Drive," we dive deep into the opening of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. Though the Corinthian church was deeply flawed and "jacked up," Paul didn't lead with a hammer of rebuke. Instead, he opened with grace and peace, reminding them of their secure and blameless identity in Christ before addressing their issues.

Join us as we unpack how to apply this powerful principle. Learn how to address the root of sin, not just the symptoms, by grounding conversations in the truth of the Gospel.

Key topics in this Bible study include:

Grace Before Rebuke: Discover why Paul begins his letter of correction to the troubled Corinthian church with a message of "grace and peace."

Your Identity in Christ: Paul reminds the Corinthians of their identity in Christ before correcting them. You're not just an auto mechanic who happens to be a Christian; you're a Christian who happens to be an auto mechanic.

The Church OF God: Understanding the distinction Paul makes when he addresses "the church of God, which is at Corinth" —a reminder to act like God's people, not like the world around us.

Choosing Empathy Over Condemnation: We are called to bear one another's burdens and build each other up, attacking the root of bitterness together with Christ.

The Root vs. The Fruit: A person's present struggle is often a symptom of a deeper root issue. Instead of just judging the sinful "fruit," we must address the underlying "root" with empathy and love.

God's Unmerited Grace: Ultimately, grace is "God giving the greatest treasure to the least deserving, which is each and every one of us."

Scripture References:

1 Corinthians 1:3

1 Corinthians 1:4-8

Ephesians 1:2

1 Corinthians 1:30

Ephesians 4:32

2 Corinthians 5:17

Galatians 6:2

About The Drive:

"The Drive" is a weekly podcast collaboration between Christian Fellowship Church and Iron Lotus Martial Arts, driving deep into Scripture.

Christian Fellowship Church:

A discipleship-focused community in Las Lunas, New Mexico. Join us as we preach through the Bible line by line.

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