First Corinthians: Matters of First Importance (Wk 5)|1 Cor. 3 | Emanuel Istrate | September 20

This Sunday we will continue our series in 1 Corinthians, diving into chapter 3. The Apostle Paul uses three pictures—field, building, and temple—to speak directly to a church struggling with division. First, Paul points out that we are God’s field. Some of us plant while others water through teaching, serving, and encouraging, yet only the Lord causes real growth among us. Second, we are His building. Christ alone is our foundation, so every act of service must rest on Him. And finally, we are His temple where the Holy Spirit dwells; therefore, how we treat one another matters deeply.