BBE Image Bible : Scripture in Images 1 Corinthians 3:1
1. And the teaching I gave you, my brothers, was such as I was able to give, not to those who have the Spirit, but to those who are still in the flesh, even to children in Christ.
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Summary: In Chapter 3 of 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul addresses divisions within the Corinthian church, highlighting the issue of leaders being idolized by the congregation. He notes that the believers are acting as "babes in Christ," indicating their immaturity in faith, as they are caught up in rivalries and preferences for different leaders, such as Paul and Apollos. Paul emphasizes that both he and Apollos are merely servants of God, tasked with planting and watering the seeds of faith, but it is God who ultimately brings growth. The chapter underscores the importance of unity in the body of Christ and the need for spiritual maturity among believers. Paul uses the metaphor of building on the foundation of Christ, urging the Corinthians to build wisely with materials that will endure the fire of judgment. He stresses that the church is God's temple, highlighting the sanctity and seriousness of the community of believers. Ultimately, the chapter calls for a shift in perspective from human leaders to a focus on God's work and presence among His people.
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