The Problem How does a church of Christ’s redeemed sheep survive in such an ungodly, unfriendly, paganistic environment? Do they compromise with the world around them? …or… Do they shine as lights in a the midst of such great spiritual darkness? Unfortunately, many in the church at Corinth compromised with the world—bending the truth and morality—and so doing caused themselves (and Paul) many troubles…
Paul wrote this 1st letter to reprove, correct and instruct God’s precious, but erring people.
Outline:
Part #1 – (Chap. 1-6) – Problem of Scandalous Behavior in the Church
Part #2 – (Chapters 7-16) – Practical, Ethical and Doctrinal Questions – from the Church
* See attached Outline
Bryan Wheeler Pastor Bryan Wheeler was converted to Christ in 1973. For most of the 20 years that he served in the U.S. Air Force he was actively involved in church-based preaching and teaching ministries in the U.S. and overseas. Pastor Wheeler was ordained into the gospel ministry in 1987 and was called into full time ministry in 1989. He is the pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Verona, VA. He and his wife Maureen were married in 1968 and the Lord has given them 6 children and 4 grandchildren.
