Jesus, Paul, and Corinth
Who was Paul?
- He was a persecutor of the faith.
- But Jesus changed his heart from hate to faith.
- He was now sent by God to carry Good News.
Corinth was a provincial capital in the Roman Empire.
It was a large prosperous city. It had been destroyed and rebuilt by the Romans.
It was a cross roads for trade.
Idolatry was synonymous with the name Corinth.
Acts 18:1-11.
Here Paul met Pricilla and Aquilla.
The church was not Jewish but Gentiles.
The promise and reality of change.
- To those sanctified- set apart for God.
- Saint- holy ones.
- Together with all those in every place- a new Kingdom and family.
Grace and Peace
- How could drunkards and prostitutes be called right and set apart?
- Grace and Peace.
Grace and Peace
- What is grace?
- Grace is the unmerited favor of God.
- Les Miserables- Jean Valjean and Bishop Myriel.
- What is peace?
- The end of our rebellion.
- The assurance of our future.
Why we are here.
We are not here….
- to ease our conscience.
- because it’s our culture.
- because we are good people.
We are here because of Grace and Peace.
- To give praise.
- To give thanks.
- What do you expect when you come to Dong Shin?