Paul starts right out in the first chapter telling us all about our great God, the Lord Jesus and how wonderful He is. We are also assured that our Lord makes us rich in knowledge. Also, Paul makes it perfectly clear that God has chosen us regular people, not just super elite people. (1 Cor. 1:26) That makes me happy.
Paul is happy because of Gods' great grace He has given us in Christ Jesus. (v. 4) Grace is Gods unmerited favor. I like the way Missler puts it: "Grace is getting what we don't deserve. Mercy is not getting what we deserve." We are saved by Gods grace (Ephesians 2:8) God has carried me on eagles wings of grace for 20 years since His grace saved me. His Son's great mercy healed me of terminal cancer 20 years ago. Jesus forgiveness has always flowed to me. Jesus blood has freed me from my sins. (Rev. 1) Jesus gives us His mercy, grace, and forgiveness with unfathomable power always flowing to us like a mighty river of Gods love that we are constantly immersed in.
These are personally my favorite verses, truths and reassurances from the first chapter of 1 Corinthians from the Contemporary English Version:
Paul states: I NEVER STOP THANKING MY GOD FOR BEING KIND ENOUGH TO GIVE YOU CHRIST JESUS WHO HELPS YOU SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND SO WELL. (1 Cor. 1:4,5 CEV) That's sure what I want, to speak and understand the things of God. Praise God our Lord Jesus helps us through His Spirit.
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