The concern of the opening chapter of I Corinthians aligns perfectly with the Gospel lesson from yesterday (Mark 9) in its address of the heartbreak of divisions among God's people. (I post my sermons and these devotions at pastorchrisheavner.blogspot.com)
Particularly during the college years, a faithful follower of Jesus ought to experience a variety of expressions of Christian Community. It is affirming when you chose to be a regular and active participate in LCM, but the availability of other campus ministry groups is an opportunity too valuable to miss. Discern where God is calling you and in which ministry group you are able to hear the Word of God.
Paul's concern for the folks in Corinth is that some claimed Paul, others Apollos. Paul reminds them they all belong to Christ.
There are theological differences between the various expressions of Christian community. For the sake of clarifying our own faith stance, it is helpful to study and acknowledge these fine lines. But nothing should ever lead to our denying the presence of Christ in those ministries or among those who assemble in other houses of prayer.
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