The Gospel on Trial

1 Corinthians 6:1–11

The Gospel on Trial

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Bill White

Teaching Pastor; Staff Governing Elder; Staff Director

In this passage, Paul admonishes the Corinthians for turning to the world to resolve its disputes, rather than relying on Jesus and his body. Their behaviors reflect a preoccupation with winning in this life, when they ought to be living out of their ultimate identity as a people justified by God and in authority with Christ to judge the world.

Application

  1. Paul challenges the Corinthians with the question, “Why not allow yourself to be wronged?” What personal situations immediately come to mind for you? What would it look like for you to follow Jesus’ example by taking a loss and trusting in God’s justice?

  2. What culturally acceptable behavior do you participate in even though you know it doesn’t line up with your identity as a follower of Jesus? Who can you confess to this week to move towards repentance?

Key Points

  • If we aren’t longing for The Day when God will come and remake everything in glory, it probably means we love this world too much.

  • When we aren’t living out of our ultimate identity as God’s justified people, we experience chaos and division instead of the peace and unity God calls us to.

  • How we respond when we feel unseen, misunderstood, or hurt indicates where we place our hope.

Other Scripture References

John 21:18–19

Matthew 27:46

Revelation 13:8

Hebrews 12:2

Matthew 16:24

Matthew 5:3–12

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