God’s Grace, Faithfulness & Fellowship

Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

I. Introduction

1. Paul wants to tell them first, what God has done before he tells them what they have to do.

II. God’s Grace

1. Grace is given.
2. Grace is in Jesus Christ.
3. Gifts of grace.

III. God’s Faithfulness

1. God sustains.
2. Hope of the end.
3. Ready for that day.

IV. God’s Fellowship

1. Called fellowship.
2. Fellowship with the Son.
3. Shared fellowship.

V. Effusive Thankfulness

1. Paul is able to thank God because he sees the Corinthians primarily as people upon whom God has acted.