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…Used to…. Paul and the Corinthians. Acts 18:1-11 (p.847) – founding visit Left for Jerusalem, correspondence 1 Corinthians 1:10-14 (p.870) The Painful Visit 2 Corinthians 7:2-3 (p.885) Final visit. Conflict and Commitment. Galatians 6:1-2 (p.893)
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Paul and the Corinthians • Acts 18:1-11 (p.847) – founding visit • Left for Jerusalem, correspondence • 1 Corinthians 1:10-14 (p.870) • The Painful Visit • 2 Corinthians 7:2-3 (p.885) • Final visit
Conflict and Commitment • Galatians 6:1-2 (p.893) • Holiness – a commitment we make to each other • Let your conflict be about helping others with hurtful patterns (sin), not personal preferences. • Matthew 18:15-17 – Jesus’ teaching
Reactions to Confrontation • Avoidance • Arrogance • Apathy • Acceptance • Deal with issue, and grow
The “Drift” and Devotion • Connection Commitments: • Sunday Morning worship • Beyond Sunday’s – events, seminars, prayer, devotions • Serving in Ministry • Life Groups • Budgeted, sacrificial giving • Sharing your faith, serving needs in town