1Cor 5:1 | MHM | STEP | A Case of Gross Criminality; Christian Purity. This section addresses a shocking sin that was happening in the Corinthian church and how the church should respond. Paul is upset that such a serious problem exists among them, and even more upset that the church is not dealing with it properly. He teaches that church members must care about purity and take action to protect the whole community. v. 1 : Paul explains that there is a terrible report about the church: a man is living in sexual sin with his father’s wife (1 Corinthians 5:1 ). This is not just ordinary immorality; it is a kind of sin that even the Gentiles do not accept. Such actions bring shame and dishonor to the church and to the name of Christ. Paul reminds us that the sins of Christians are quickly noticed by others, so believers must live carefully.

‏ 1 Corinthians 5:1

A Case of Gross Criminality; Christian Purity.

This section addresses a shocking sin that was happening in the Corinthian church and how the church should respond. Paul is upset that such a serious problem exists among them, and even more upset that the church is not dealing with it properly. He teaches that church members must care about purity and take action to protect the whole community.

v. 1: Paul explains that there is a terrible report about the church: a man is living in sexual sin with his father’s wife (1 Corinthians 5:1 ^a). This is not just ordinary immorality; it is a kind of sin that even the Gentiles do not accept. Such actions bring shame and dishonor to the church and to the name of Christ. Paul reminds us that the sins of Christians are quickly noticed by others, so believers must live carefully.