Whether you are a lifelong member or a newcomer, when you come through the doors of Good Shepherd Church our prayer is that you are made to feel like family. As forgiven people, living in the grace of God, we want more and more people to experience the joy and freedom that can only be found in Jesus Christ. We hope to see you this Sunday!
Paul concludes his instructions about unity in the church. Pride is at the root for those who are causing division in the church. Pride can make us blind to reality. For the Corinthians it blinded their judgement about who is the source of truth, all good things, and salvation. When we consider God’s ways, our eyes are open to see ourselves, God, and others rightly. Let him who boasts boast in the LORD.
As we move on in Paul's Letter to the Corinthians, he diagnoses the root problem of why there is jealousy and division within the church. They are spiritually immature. They are living in the flesh. And, they are trying to build the church with the wrong "materials". In this text, we are reminded to not only build on the sure foundation of Christ, but also to continue to build with God's truth, rather than man's.
As Paul continues to proclaim Christ and him crucified, he makes it clear that this was God's plan before the ages, not a last second course correction. He also makes it clear that it is not human rhetoric or persuasion that will cause someone to believe, but rather a revealing by the power of the Holy Spirit. Join us as we are reminded of the eternal wisdom of the cross. (AUDIO ONLY)
