Two Virtues – 1 Cor 1:3-4
Vs 3 – Paul then wishes them two virtues. First, he wishes that they would have grace which is undeserved mercy and a complete life. Secondly, peace which is absence of personal strife or warfare. These virtues come from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Quick note, Jesus is called the Lord Jesus Christ because first and foremost, He is Lord.
Vs 4 – Paul begins this letter with a paragraph of thanksgiving. He thanks the Lord for the Corinthians. They are a crowning glory in his work for the Lord. It is because of God’s grace that Paul had the privilege to be able to work in Corinth. This grace came from his obedient to the call of the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ gave Paul and us a mandate to go into our world and preach the gospel. The crowning achievement for us is when we win someone to Christ. This fulfills our mandate and call.
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