Section 1

Returning to 1 Corinthians 3, the tone is direct and unapologetic. Paul addresses the believers as brothers, affirming their salvation, yet he calls them infants in Christ because of their behavior. He makes it clear that jealousy and dissension are not minor personality quirks but marks of worldliness. When believers compete, compare, or fracture over loyalties, they are walking “in the way of men” rather than in the Spirit. Paul is not soft in his rebuke. He identifies their division as spiritual immaturity that is stunting their growth. Milk was necessary at first, but they should have moved on to solid food. Instead, they remain stuck because pride and rivalry keep them processing life through a worldly lens. Spiritual growth is hindered not by lack of information but by the presence of jealousy and factionalism.

Section 2

The division takes shape in slogans: “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos.” Paul exposes the absurdity of attaching identity to human leaders instead of Christ. The problem is not appreciation for teachers; it is elevating them into competing banners. The Christian walk was never designed to be an “I” movement but a “we” family. Scripture teaches that we know we have passed from death to life because we love the brethren, not just the brethren in our preferred circle. Differences in eschatology, worship style, church background, or denominational heritage do not nullify the shared gospel. The central question remains simple and biblical: do they believe Jesus Christ died, was buried, and rose again according to 1 Corinthians 15? If so, they belong to the same redeemed family. Unity does not require uniformity; it requires shared allegiance to Christ and humility toward one another.

Section 3

The message presses forward with urgency and realism. When persecution intensifies, believers will not be checking doctrinal fine print before standing together. The blood of Jesus, not stylistic or secondary differences, defines fellowship. Spiritual gifts, worship approaches, and personal convictions may vary, but the foundation is singular. Moses veiled his face after being in God’s presence, a reminder of the transforming power of closeness with Him. That same transformative presence should shape how believers treat one another. Growth in Christ means moving from rivalry to relationship, from pride to partnership, from “I” to “we.” The Church is called to pray together, rejoice together, weep together, and stand together. That unity is not sentimental; it is rooted in the gospel itself. The issue of fellowship has always been, and will always be, the blood of Jesus Christ.

Section 1

Paul opens 1 Corinthians 3 with striking clarity, addressing the believers in Corinth not as unbelievers, but as brothers. He does not question their salvation; he questions their maturity. Their justification is secure through the blood of Jesus Christ, yet their sanctification—their growth into Christlikeness—is stunted. Scripture presents salvation as a threefold reality: justification removes the penalty of sin, sanctification shapes believers into the image of Jesus, and glorification will one day remove sin’s presence entirely. Paul is not attacking their standing before God; he is confronting their lack of spiritual development. Calling them infants in Christ is not cruelty, but honesty. They belong to Christ, yet they are functioning like spiritual babies, unable to receive deeper instruction because they have not matured beyond foundational truths.

Section 2

The milk-versus-solid-food metaphor reinforces this diagnosis. Babies require milk; adults can handle substance. Paul explains that he gave them milk because they were not ready for meat—and they still are not ready. The problem is not passion, boldness, or personality; it is immaturity expressed through division. Claiming allegiance to Paul, Apollos, Cephas, or even declaring “I am of Christ” as a divisive badge misses the heart of the gospel. Differences among believers—background, tribe, temperament, or theological emphasis—do not justify fragmentation. Just as Israel consisted of twelve tribes yet remained one nation, and just as husband and wife are distinct yet unified, the Church is called to unity without uniformity. Division rooted in preference or pride reflects childish thinking, not spiritual growth.

Section 3

Paul’s correction anticipates his later teaching in 1 Corinthians 13, where maturity is defined by love and the putting away of childish things. As the return of Jesus Christ approaches, Scripture warns that love will grow cold and division will increase. Immaturity fractures fellowship; maturity protects it. Christians are not asked to abandon conviction or identity, but to anchor both in the Word of God and the unity of the Spirit. The Church must resist the temptation to separate over secondary differences or align with cultural pressures that dilute truth. Paul’s message is timeless and urgent: grow up. Move beyond spiritual infancy. Pursue maturity that expresses itself through humility, unity, and love. Salvation is secure, but growth is necessary, and the health of the Church depends upon believers choosing unity over ego and maturity over division.

Section 1

This teaching begins with important clarification regarding Revelation and the three primary millennial views: amillennial, premillennial, and postmillennial. Rather than treating these perspectives as battle lines, the emphasis is on the spiritual value each offers the Church. Amillennialism teaches endurance. Premillennialism cultivates expectancy for the return of Jesus Christ. Postmillennialism encourages kingdom advancement and faithful occupation until He comes. None of these viewpoints overturn the central truth of Revelation: God wins. The goal is not to argue symbols or insist on one narrow framework, but to prepare hearts for faithfulness, readiness, and humility. Calvary is the hill to die on, not the finer mechanics of prophetic imagery.

Section 2

Revelation 9 then describes the locust-like creatures with scorpion-like torment, commanded to harm only those without the seal of God. This detail is striking. Nature is spared in this judgment; humanity bears the brunt. Romans 8 reminds us that creation itself groans for redemption. It did not introduce sin—humanity did. God’s judgments are never random. They are precise, measured, and intentional. Even the five-month period reflects limitation, not chaos. Judgment falls specifically upon those who have rejected Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son, the only mediator between God and man. The imagery of stinging and torment underscores consequence, not cruelty. Just as Egypt’s long oppression of Israel preceded a single day of divine judgment, God’s actions remain proportionate and purposeful. Mercy is still visible in limitation, even within wrath.

Section 3

The seal becomes the defining contrast. One seal represents divine ownership and protection; another mark later identifies rebellion. Those sealed belong to God and are spared. Whether interpreted literally or symbolically, the message is unmistakable: God protects His own. This fuels both comfort and urgency. Comfort, because believers rest in the security of redemption purchased by the blood of Jesus. Urgency, because those without the seal face judgment they cannot escape. The passage motivates prayer, evangelism, and clarity about the true Jesus—not a cultural substitute, but the biblical Savior. Revelation does not exist to provoke speculation alone; it compels faithfulness. Sheep and goats will be separated. The call is to pray, proclaim truth, and trust that God’s sovereignty governs both mercy and judgment with perfect precision.