Learn from Paul’s heart as a spiritual father when he reproved the Corinthians so that we may grow in our own Christian discipleship:

1. Why did Paul reprove the Corinthians? (v.14)

A. Paul did not write in Anger to Shame them (14a)

B. Paul did write in Love to Warn them (14b)

2. What were the Objectives of Paul’s Reproof? (vv.15-20)

A. Remember how and through whom the gospel came to you (v.15)

B. Return to [Gospel Centered] Discipleship (v.16)

C. Receive Instruction from the Appointed Leader (v.17)

D. Reject Division and those who Cause It for the sake of God’s kingdom (v.18-20)

3. How Paul empowered the Corinthians to Succeed through Reproof (v.21)

A. Their response would determine the tone of their next meeting.