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Introduction
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1 Corinthians 1.10-12
Title - Undivided Christ: Root Out Divisions In The Church
Title - Undivided Christ: Root Out Divisions In The Church
Background
After commending the Corinthian believers of their giftedness, Paul proceeded to address the primary purpose of his epistle: the divisions in the church.
Despite their giftedness, the believers in Corinth are divided in their mind and judgment.
Indications of divisions in the church
Quarreling as to who was the better preacher -
Factions or dissensions within -
Ignorance in the proper use of gifts -
Questions to address
How can a church with a powerful testimony be divided among its members?
What are the indications of divisions in the church?
How did Paul address the issue and offer solutions?
The Main Point
When the members of the church are divided among themselves, it portrays a divided Christ.
Therefore, all efforts must be undertaken to root out the causes of divisions among the saints.
Sermon Points
Indications of divisions in the church
Indications of Divisions in the Church
Quarreling as to who was the better preacher
1 Corinthians 1.11-
Contention - grk. eris, contention, strife, quarrel
among the works of the flesh -
practiced by people given to debased mind -
practiced by some preachers -
to be avoided as unprofitable -
Possible source - baptism
maybe practiced by those who were baptized by particular minister.
Note: Paul’s argument here continues to
Factions or dissensions within
Faction - grk. hairesis, a circle of people with a common purpose who dissent from another group.
factions are dissenting (separating) groups with the congregations
factions divide the congregation between parties
Results of factions
when the church comes together, they become worse not better -
the Lord’s Supper is desecrated -
Ignorance in the proper use of gifts
Having the gifts is the same as knowing how to use the gifts
they have the gifts because they were passionate in affirming the gospel in their lives
however, they lacked the knowledge of properly using the gifts
Results of this ignorance
the oneness of the Body is not acknowledged
1 Corinthians 12.12
some parts of the body are not cared for
1 Corinthians 12.24
the church is not edified
1 Corinthians 14.
other members of the body are ignored and d
The Root Cause of Divisions in the Church - Carnality
1.) Carnality
Carnal - grk. sarkikos, of the flesh,
1 Corinthians 3.1
the carnal man is one who has been born again but is not yet spiritual and instead acts like the natural man
the carnal man acts like a “baby Christian”
2.)
The problem is not in being “babes in Christ”, but in acting “as babes in Christ”
being baby or young in the faith is NOT a sin.
acting like a baby or child - being childish - is the PROBLEM
Indications of carnal Christians: they do not enjoy “solid food”
they do not enjoy “solid food”
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The Solution to Carnality - Solid Food
Start feeding on the “deep things of God” - it is part of your spiritual diet
1 Corinthians 2.10-12
Know the things that are freely given to you -
Practice comparing spiritual things -
Practice discerning the things of the Spirit of God -
Conclusion
A divided church portrays a divided Christ.
Let us NOT divide Christ between ourselves.
Strive to unite yourselves with one another.
The only solution is to “grow up” in Christ, to mature, become spiritual men and women.
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