Introduction: Misunderstanding the nature of the Christian Faith (vv. 1-4), Misunderstanding the nature of Leadership (vv, 5-9)
I. A MISUNDERSTANDING OF MINISTRY (10-15)
Ministry is simply fulfilling a small task in a massive, long-term construction project (10a)
The building must be compatible with the foundation (10b-12)
Many aspects of ministry are invisible (13-15)
II. A MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE CHURCH (16-17)
The Church is the place where God specially dwells with His people.
Americans tend to see the church as “a human response to divine initiative.” Carl Trueman
III. A MISUNDERSTANDING OF WISDOM (18-20)
“Paul sternly writes: “Do not deceive yourselves.” Do not think that you can adopt the values of the world as if such choices do not have a profoundly detrimental impact on the church. Do not think that you can get away with it. “God catches the wise in their craftiness.” Do not kid yourself that you are with it; that you have arrived, when in fact you are leaving the Gospel behind and doing damage to God’s church.” D. A. Carson
IV. A MISUNDERSTANDING OF GOD’S BLESSING (21-23)
The blessing of God is much bigger than just one man.
v. 4 – “I am of Paul; I am of Apollos.” -- v. 23 “You are Christ’s & Christ’s is God’s.”
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Rev. Ryce and Janine, his wife of 20 years, were born and raised in the Pittsburgh area and previously served in ministry at Tucson Reformed Church (2010-14) and Springs Reformed Church (2014-22), the Christian & Missionary Alliance (2007-09), and the Evangelical Presbyterian...
