BBE Image Bible : Scripture in Images 1 Corinthians 1:17
17. For Christ sent me, not to give baptism, but to be a preacher of the good news: not with wise words, for fear that the cross of Christ might be made of no value.
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Summary: In 1 Corinthians Chapter 1, the Apostle Paul addresses the Corinthian church, emphasizing unity among believers. He opens with a greeting and expresses gratitude for the grace of God evident in the lives of the Corinthians. Paul quickly addresses divisions within the church, noting that some claimed allegiance to different leaders such as Paul, Apollos, and Cephas, which undermined the core message of the Gospel. He stresses that the foundation of their faith should rest solely on Jesus Christ, not on human leaders. The chapter also highlights the wisdom of God, contrasting it with worldly wisdom, and illustrates how God's plan often confounds human understanding. Ultimately, Paul calls the church to glory in the Lord rather than in their own wisdom or achievements, reinforcing the theme of humility and dependence on Christ.
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