Route 66 1 Corinthians Dealing with Division & Difficulties

1. Divisions in the Church Caused Disunity & Stunted Development    1 Corinthians 1-4   1:10-17; 3:1-9

 People in the Church had aligned themselves with a particular leader and it led to disunity

The Answer:  Rely on the Wisdom of God and the Holy  Spirit   Read 1:26-2:5

2. Lack of Discipline in the Church Caused Damage   1 Corinthians 5   1-2a

A man had committed a sexual sin and the church had tolerated it instead of bringing discipline

The Answer:  Put him out of the Church  Read 5:2b-5

3. Difficulties with Relationships in the Church Caused Disruption 1 Corinthians 6-7

~  Lawsuits – Defeat   5:1,7a

~  Prostitution – Depravity – Defilement  6:15-16

~  Marriage – Divorce 

The Answers:

~  Better to be Defrauded   5:5-7

~  Glorify God with your body    6:18-20

~  Okay to Marry, Meet the other’s needs

~  Divorce Only in Certain Circumstances & Conditions

~  Okay to Stay Single

4. Declaration of Rights Caused Discord 1 Corinthians 8-10

Eating Meat Offered to Idols Was Ok for Some But Not For Others  8:7-12

The Answer:  Be willing to let go of your “rights” for the good of your brother or sister and the body.   8:13; 9:19; 10:31-33

5. Distractions in Worship Gatherings Caused Disorder    1 Corinthians 11-14

The Lord’s Supper, Head Coverings, Use of Spiritual Gifts, Speaking in Tongues

The Answer: God is a God of Order and Let Everything Been Done in Love   14:33; 13:1-8a

6. Disbelief in the Church Caused Despair 1 Corinthians 15

They were struggling to believe in the Resurrection   15:12-19

The Answer:  Because Christ has indeed risen from the dead, so can w 15:20-22, 50-58