Division in the Corinthian Church

I. What kind of church was Corinth?

    A. It was rich spiritually because they had all kinds of gifts and spiritual knowledge. 1:5
         Did the Corinthian church receive these spiritual gifts because they were a godly church? 1:4
              No, it was by the grace of Jesus Christ.
   B. They were well established or rooted in the Gospel. 1:6
   C. There was division in the church. 1:10
        Why was there division in the church?
              1) Not everyone was at the same level spiritually.
              2) It was because of pride, jealousy, and fanaticism.
        How was a church that had all these spiritual gifts and knowledge have so many problems and division in it?
       It is because all the spiritual gifts and knowledge puffed them up.
II. Paul gave some counsel in I Corinthians 1:10.
    A. What was it?
        All of you agree with one another and be perfectly united in mind.
    B. Is this possible? No
    C. Explain you response.
        Not everyone is led by the Spirit or some are more led than others.
    D. How can we be perfectly united?
        1) When we are led by the Spirit.
        2) When we realize that Christ is our head and we are one family.
III. What is the problem in this passage? 1:11
      A. The problem in this passage is fanaticism.
      B. What is the soloution?
          1) Put you confidence in God, not men.
          2) Keep your eyes on Christ.
          3) We are all servants of God, doing His work.