- Paul identifies himself as an apostle not because he wants that title, but a title that God wants him to bear. The authority comes from God. (Verse 1)
- Reminds God's church is centred around our sanctification in Christ. We are saints (cf Romans 1:7)
- Greets his fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
- The first thing he does is to give thanks, not for what was given to him, but the grace of salvation given to the people of Corinth and because they are freed, they are enriched in speech and knowledge (verses 4-5).
- We are reminded that we are equipped with these gifts so that we may sustain to Jesus' second coming. (verses 7-8).
- Paul reminds us that we were chosen by God to be in fellowship of Christ. (verse 9).
Points to take away
- Authority is from God. We should do things in the name of God.
- We are saints that are Christ centred. We are in church that the focus should never deviate from Jesus. Focus on what Jesus would do.
- Give thanks not only to what Good had given you, but what Gods has done around you as well.
- We are equipped with gifts not for our own purposes, but for Jesus' second coming, meaning we are equipped to serve and transform ourselves to become more Christ like.
- How should we serve the Lord with the skills he has equipped us with?
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