My God and My Country

The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Church at Corinth

Chapter 1:1-9

1 Paul called to be an Apostle of Jesus Christ, through the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,

2 Unto the Church of God, which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, Saints by calling, with all that call on the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both their Lord, and ours:

3 Grace be with you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

4 I thank my God always on your behalf for the grace of God, which is given you in Jesus Christ.

5 That in all things ye are made rich in him in all kind of speech, and in all knowledge:

6 As the testimony of Jesus Christ hath been confirmed in you:

7 So that ye are not destitute of any gift: waiting for the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.

8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

9 God is faithful, by whom ye are called unto the fellowship of his son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Cross References:

1 Corinthians 1:2 - Acts 15:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:7

1 Corinthians 1:2 - Romans 1:7; Ephesians 1:1; Col. 1:22; 1 Timothy 1:9; Titus 2:3

1 Corinthians 1:2 - 2 Timothy 1:21

1 Corinthians 1:7 - Titus 2:11; Philippians 3:20

1 Corinthians 1:8 - 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:23

1 Corinthians 1:9 - 1 Thessalonians 5:24

Editor’s thoughts:

Verses 2-9 - Brethren, we read today, in our new study, the words "sanctified, called, saints, grace, given, enriched and faithful"

These words are all connected to each other. First, God sanctified us, this to say set us apart from the world and all of its carnality. We are now called saints, as a result of that sanctification. Likewise, we are called to serve Him to the best of our abilities, to be His proxies here upon this temporal plain. (Read 1 Peter 2:9)

Second, it is through this grace, as given unto us by God through the blood of Christ Jesus, that we are now set apart. Therefore, we are God's children, brethren to each other, and to our Lord Jesus to whom we now serve. (Read Romans 7:6)

Third, in this, we become enriched with all things that are handed down to us from God, for as is written, all good gifts come from Him. (Read James 1:17).

Finally, He is faithful to fulfill His promises to us. He is not slack in anything promised, as He has said He will do it, so He shall.

(Read 2 Peter 3:9; 1 John 1:9