Our culture is not conducive to following Christ.
“Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, To the church of God that is in Corinth…”
- 1 Corinthians 1:1-2
Being passive isn’t an option.
“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father's wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you.”
- 1 Corinthians 5:1-2
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.
- Matthew 4:19-20
Press on toward Christ.
“To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus…”
- 1 Corinthians 1:2
“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.
- John 17:17
Press into Community.
“To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours…”
- 1 Corinthians 1:2