The Called--1 Corinthians 1:1-9 verse study

1 Corinthians 1:1-9 verse study - Carefully read through twice before continuing this study.

1Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: 3Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
4I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;
5That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; 6Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: 7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: 8Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
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Lesson Focus Verse: 1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
~Common Phrases found in this reading ~

1-"Called To Be" -found written in Verse 1,2 and can be compared with-
Romans 8: 28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
2-"God is Faithful "-- verse 9 also written in -- There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 and in- Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
3-"The will of God" verse 1 --also referred to in -- John 7:17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself-- Also found in : In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you- 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Please also read Mark 3:35 For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.
4- Grace of God---referred to in Ephesians 3:7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of his power...and referred to in Acts 20:24
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.



Follow Up Questions:

1. Paul refers to himself as an ______________ of Jesus Christ in the first verse.
2. Did Paul make himself an apostle ?
3. Who does the calling ?
4. What does Paul thank God for as mentioned in verse 4 _____________ ?
5. Do you believe that God is faithful ?
6. Is the will of God important in your life ?
7. How many times does Paul make mention of Jesus in this short passage ? ______ Count them !
8. How often do you think of Jesus on a daily basis ?
9: Word Focus: Fellowship - **found in verse 9 - can also be compared with :
1 John 2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
1 John 1:3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
10. How is your fellowship with Jesus ?


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Called - Primary Lesson from 1 Cor.1:9