For the Third Time

Paul concluded his letter to the Corinthians by doubling down on the fact that the church, by listening to the false apostles, were acting against the authority of Christ. In opposing Paul, they were opposing God. He would correct the situation because He had many people in that city, as He assured Paul in Acts 18. Paul warned them and instructed them to examine themselves -13-5-. Was Christ truly residing in them by His Spirit. If so, they would respond to Paul properly, since he was working on their behalf. Their restoration was his prayer and goal. How we need this spirit in our churches today, being so worldly minded and divided.