1 Corinthians 1: It’s not as Hard as You Think

Ever wonder why there are so many different denominations? It’s a human thing and it’s nothing new. Paul addressed it in 1 Corinthians during the first century church so don’t feel too out of place! “I appeal to you brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no division among you, But that you be united in the same mind and the same judgement.“ the Christians were quarreling over who they followed. Were they followers of Paul, Apollo’s, Cephas, or even Christ?! We hear much the same thing today. Are you Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist? And of that, are you southern or free will? Are you Greek Orthodox or Catholic? And if you are do protestants view you as even Christians? Sound familiar? Now Paul asks,who was crucified for you? And I will say that all of our division still believes the basic tenants that Christ was crucified, died and was buried and then rose from the dead. But the division is still there. We are not in unity by any stretch. We quarrel as if our way is the only way and we do attack one another. The church is to be unified in Christ, not in its own wisdom of theology and pomp and circumstance. It is not Christ that boasts of its accolades but men. For Christ only wants a repentant heart and for us to love And follow Him. It does not matter how many degrees we have and how many stadiums we can fill and how many campuses we own and programs we run If we don’t have love for each other. “God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God.” (Vs 27-29)

it’s not about you, your church, your theology, or even being right. It’s about Jesus. It’s about love. It’s about His message and His saving grace and redemption. All we have to do if we