I. A Spirit Developed in Corinth that took on two Forms.
A. Adulation of Teachers B. A Spirit of Independence and Pride
II. The Mature Christian and the Immature 2:6a, 3:1-4
A. The Mark of Maturity 2:6a
B. The Marks of Immaturity 3:1-4
1. They needed milk instead of solid food 2. They were living and behaving more like the world than a Christian. 3. Envy, strife, divisions 4. Application to Christian Controversies Today
a) Carnal Christian Theory (wrong view of eternal security/perseverance of the saints – or the relationship between faith and works)
b) Falling from Grace (wrong view of eternal security/perseverance of the saints – or the relationship between faith and works)
c) True View -- Immature Christians – but real Christians – as the text says.
III. God's Wisdom 2:6b - 9
A. Man's Wisdom comes only from Man 2:6b
B. God's Wisdom is Revealed by God 2:7 3 Key words here – Mystery, Hidden, Ordained
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“ Great Sermon! ” We centainly have the same divisions today, as they had in Paul's day. We need to be on guard that we don't fall into the same sin. The carnal Christian theory is explained in this sermon and so much more. I was reminded who the real enemy is and what weapon to use against him. Praise God for His Word! Great Sermon!
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
