Divisions - a tearing apart of something that should be whole.
Brothers (vv. 10, 11) – “Therein is an argument” Theodore Beza
II: The Obvious Problem (v. 11)
Those from Chloe’s people/household – the risk they took
Quarrels: Strife; contentions; heated arguments.
III: The Underlying Issue (v. 12)
The Corinthians had developed unhealthy allegiances to certain pastors.
The Sophists: The focus was not on what they said, but how they said it.
IV: The Great Danger (v.17b)
The focus was being taken off of Christ & placed on man.
… my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. (2:4-5)
V: The Sharp Rebuke (vv. 13-17)
The Gospel is not about what man has done; it is about what God has done (v. 13).
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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...
