Living as the Temple of the Holy Spirit - Lessons from 1 Corinthians 6

Living as the Temple of the Holy Spirit - Lessons from 1 Corinthians 6

Mar 27, 2024

In this study, we delve into the profound teachings of 1 Corinthians 6, exploring the concept of the body of Christ and our physical bodies as the temple of the Holy Spirit. Discover how to navigate carnality, resolve disputes, and honor God with both body and spirit.


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Summary:

  1. The church in Corinth faced several major problems including exalting human teachers, gross sexual immorality, and lawsuits between brethren.
  2. The root cause of these problems was identified as carnality, defined as being related to worldly desires rather than spiritual ones.
  3. The Apostle Paul emphasized the importance of resolving disputes with brethren in a godly manner, following the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 18.
  4. Paul highlighted the sacredness of the body, stating that our bodies are members of Christ and the Temple of the Holy Spirit, urging believers to avoid defiling themselves through sexual immorality.
  5. The ultimate goal for believers is to glorify God in both body and spirit, recognizing that we are bought with a price and belong to God.