Paul will use himself as an example of why Christians should serve in ministry and serve each other.

Paul will offer himself as an example of what he just taught them in chapter 8. Paul is always one to practice what he preaches.

Paul helps the church in Corinth, and us, understand how love and knowledge should work together to bring about and maintain unity within the church and unity within every relationship.

Paul reminds them of some important biblical truths while addressing a second cause of their conflict and disunity within the church.

As Paul begins to deal with the issue of eating meat sacrificed to idols, he begins with getting to the root of the problem--love trumps knowledge.

In this passage Paul is going to make clear what it means to put someone outside the church and under what conditions this is to be done.

Paul discusses why it is so important that every believer be familiar with and willing to carry out Matthew 18-15-20 and follow the example 1 Corinthians 5.

In this first of a four-part series on 1 Corinthians 5, we examine the biblical requirement for believers holding one another accountable within the church and see that Paul was following the instructions of Christ.

Paul will soften his language and express his love and genuine concern for the members of the Corinthian church. He will also give them practical guidance on what living the Christian life should look like.