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HOLD THE LINE

HOLD THE LINE. A study in. I Corinthians. 1 Cor. 1:10-17 What “Church” Doesn’t Look Like Jan. 20 , 2013.

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HOLD THE LINE

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  1. HOLDTHELINE A study in I Corinthians

  2. 1 Cor. 1:10-17 What “Church” Doesn’t Look Like Jan. 20, 2013 1 Corinthians 1:10-17:I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. For it has been reported to me by Chloe's people that there is quarreling among you, my brothers. What I mean is that each one of you says, "I follow Paul," or "I follow Apollos," or "I follow Cephas," or "I follow Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, so that no one may say that you HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  3. 1 Cor. 1:10-17 What “Church” Doesn’t Look Like Jan. 20, 2013 1 Corinthians 1:10-17: were baptized in my name. (I did baptize also the household of Stephanas. Beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized anyone else.) For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  4. 1 Cor. 1:10-17 What “Church” Doesn’t Look Like Jan. 20, 2013 • Fill in the blank: • “Throughout history, _______ has caused divisions in the Christian church.” HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  5. 1 Cor. 1:10-17 What “Church” Doesn’t Look Like Jan. 20, 2013 What “Church” Doesn’t Look Like… HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  6. 1 Cor. 1:10-17 What “Church” Doesn’t Look Like Jan. 20, 2013 • Significant Greek words/meanings in verse 10: • “Agree” or “Speak the same thing”: • not only communicate the same truth/thing, but we live it. • “divisions”: • schisma; a split or gap (“schism”), literally or figuratively: - division, rent, schism. • Katartizo (unity): • to complete thoroughly, that is, repair or adjust: - fit, frame, mend, perfect (-ly join together), restore. HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  7. 1 Cor. 1:10-17 What “Church” Doesn’t Look Like Jan. 20, 2013 • Significant Greek words/meanings in verse 10: • “same mind”: • two Greek words (one of which is included in “speak the same thing”); Mind = intellect/meaning/understanding • “same judgment”: • gnōmē (gno'-may); cognition, opinion, resolve (counsel, consent, etc.) HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  8. 1 Cor. 1:10-17 What “Church” Doesn’t Look Like Jan. 20, 2013 • Katartizo… • “Adjustments” For the sake of unity and the name of Jesus Christ (1:10) • 1Pe 5:10; 2Co 13:11; Gal 6:1; Heb10:5-7 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  9. 1 Cor. 1:10-17 What “Church” Doesn’t Look Like Jan. 20, 2013 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  10. 1 Cor. 1:10-17 What “Church” Doesn’t Look Like Jan. 20, 2013 HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  11. 1 Cor. 1:10-17 What “Church” Doesn’t Look Like Jan. 20, 2013 • The Big Rocks… • Preaching God’s Word. • Praying Together. • emPoweringOne Another HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  12. 1 Cor. 1:10-17 What “Church” Doesn’t Look Like Jan. 20, 2013 • The Pebbles… • They are the issues Paul calls upon the church to ADJUST to (Katartizo). • Worship style • Home groups • Programs • Events • Community involvement HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  13. 1 Cor. 1:10-17 What “Church” Doesn’t Look Like Jan. 20, 2013 Differences between choosing a church and deciding to leave one… HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  14. 1 Cor. 1:10-17 What “Church” Doesn’t Look Like Jan. 20, 2013 • The sand… • Carpet color (or lack of carpet!) • Paint • Pews vs. chairs • Building in general • Size of the church • Size of the budget • Age demographics… HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  15. 1 Cor. 1:10-17 What “Church” Doesn’t Look Like Jan. 20, 2013 • Three Questions to Healthy Churches: • Preaching God’s Word. • Praying Together. • emPoweringOne Another HOLD THE LINE I Corinthians

  16. HOLDTHELINE A study in I Corinthians

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