1Cor 1:2, 6:9-11 | PNT | STEP | Unto the church of God . This designation of the church appears oftener than any other in the New Testament. To them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus . All of "the church of God at Corinth" were "sanctified in Christ Jesus"; that is, they were set apart from the world and consecrated to God. All Christians are "sanctified" in the sense of the term in the New Testament, and "called to be saints". The humblest Christian is a saint, as well as Peter or Paul. With all that in every place . The letter is intended for all Christians, as well as for those at Corinth. Call upon the name of Jesus Christ . Recognize him as their divine Savior. Both theirs and ours . The Lord of the saints everywhere as well as ours ( ). Since there is only one Lord and Master, all Christians should be brethren.

1 Corinthians 1:2

Unto the church of God. This designation of the church appears oftener than any other in the New Testament.

To them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus. All of "the church of God at Corinth" were "sanctified in Christ Jesus"; that is, they were set apart from the world and consecrated to God. All Christians are "sanctified" in the sense of the term in the New Testament, and "called to be saints". The humblest Christian is a saint, as well as Peter or Paul.

With all that in every place. The letter is intended for all Christians, as well as for those at Corinth.

Call upon the name of Jesus Christ. Recognize him as their divine Savior.

Both theirs and ours. The Lord of the saints everywhere as well as ours (1Co 8:6 Eph 4:5). Since there is only one Lord and Master, all Christians should be brethren.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

The unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God. The glorious kingdom of which the church is the earthly type. The church is God's kingdom on earth, and its faithful members "inherit" the heavenly kingdom (Mt 25:34).

Be not deceived. Let no one make the mistake of thinking that any unrighteous man shall be an heir.

Effeminate. This and the next phrase refer to a shameful crime quite prevalent among the heathen, the first submitting themselves to the foul sensuality, and the second actively "abusing themselves with men", contrary to nature. Both are Sodomites. None guilty of any one of the list of vices given can be an heir of heaven. And such were some of you. Some of the worst classes had been converted.

Ye are washed. "Were washed", as in the Revised Version. These verbs are all past tense. The rite of baptism is probably referred to.

Ye are sanctified. To be sanctified is to be set apart to God.

Ye are justified. That is, their sins were blotted out and they were counted righteous. Sinners as they were before, the gospel had washed, hallowed, and justified them.

By the Spirit of our God. The work was consummated by the gift of the Holy Spirit (Ac 2:38).