Sermon #1: Introduction to the Book of First Corinthians (1 Cor 1:1-9)Preached on Sunday, September 8, 2019Paul visited Corinth in AD 50-51 and founded the church. In the epistolary opening (1:1-9), Paul affirmed that the church was indeed saved through faith, positionally sanctified, having a secure relationship with God. But while the church was vibrant, energetic, and richly blessed in financial resources and spiritual gifts, the believers lacked maturity and faithfulness. They needed to w...