I. Paul's Desire for Corinthian Reformation v. 7-10
A. Paul's Preaching to Them 7-10
Now I pray to God that you do no evil Not that we (Paul and his co-workers) should appear approved But so that you should do what is honorable Though we may seem disqualified.
1. We are in an endurance race 2. It's a race that needs to be run properly 3. It's not a race of competition with other Christians 4. The prize is like no other earthly prize – imperishable 5. Lest I become disqualified
II. Parting Thoughts 11-13
A. Four Related Exhortations
1. Become Complete 2. Be of Good Comfort 3. Be of one Mind 4. Live in peace
B. The Promise
The God of love and peace shall be with you.
III. The Trinitarian Benediction 14
Hodge says, “The distinct personality and divinity of the Son, the Father, and the Holy Spirit, to each of whom prayer is addressed, is here taken for granted. And therefore the passage is a clear recognition of the doctrine of the Trinity, which is the fundamental doctrine of Christianity.â€
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“ It's All Good! ” From 1 Cor. 1:1 to 2 Cor. 13:14, these sermons, through the books of first and second Corinthians have been a great blessing. This last sermon is no exception. Are we of one mind? Are we sure we can trust ourselves? Do we preach the gospel to ourselves? Good questions, better answers here from God's word. What is a holy kiss? And, the closing benediction, asserting to the truth of our Triune God, it's all good. 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...
