The People of God United in Christ

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Summary:
Paul explains that his earlier travel plans—to visit the Corinthians twice, on his way to Macedonia and again on his return—were made with sincerity, not inconsistency. He denies acting with a “yes and no” attitude, as if he were unreliable.
He emphasizes that the message he and his coworkers preached—Jesus Christ—was not “yes and no,” but always “yes,” because all the promises of God find their “yes” in Christ.

Through Him, believers give glory to God.
Paul adds that God is the One who establishes both him and the Corinthians in Christ, anoints them, seals them, and gives the Holy Spirit in their hearts as a pledge (a guarantee of what is to come).
 
Teaching:
In the early church, there was strong trust and unity among pastors. Today, unity between churches and among pastors is often lacking, but the holy people of God should still have a heart of unity toward other churches. We must not speak carelessly about the church, nor should we speak recklessly about any particular pastor — such behavior is wrong.
 
What matters more than our personal desires is God’s plan and God’s will. Paul, Timothy, and the holy people of God in Corinth were all to remain in Christ. To live within the same Word is what it means to be in Christ. We must help one another remain in Christ. That is what it means to build up the church.


Excerpt from the sermon by Pastor Lee, Dec 11, 2025
2 Corinthian 1:15-22