1 Corinthians 12:12-31

In 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Paul is continuing to address the abuse of the gifts in the Corinthians church. He knows the solution to the ego, arrogance, and envy that had taken root in the church at Corinth was to help them understand the nature of the church. The Corinthians needed to understand the reality of who they were corporately in Christ. He wants the Corinthians to understand that the church needs the God-given gifts of every member and every member needs the diverse gifts of the church. In the same way, The church needs your God-given gifts and you need the church’s diversity of God-given gifts. So, as we work through this passage we will see how Paul develops three truths to equip us to fight against having an unhealthy relationship with the local church.