1Cor1

To be addressed as "saint" is craziness! Yet, because of Christ, even the worst of sinners can become a saint! The Corinthians were far from God when they heard the gospel preached to them. In their journey of faith, they struggled with many prevailing sins and still Paul begins this letter addressing them as "saints".

The reason Paul call them saints was not rooted in their obedience. It was rooted in what Jesus had done for them. Paul writes, "Jesus became God-given wisdom for us - our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption." He begins this letter calling us to focus not on ourselves but on what Jesus has done for us.

If you are a saint, it is not because of you! Your saintliness is lacking. Even the best person is an awful sinner. (Remember Romans?) In this letter Paul wants the believers to be strengthened and encouraged before he begins to correct them. Be encouraged today! The corrections are coming.

Saint Troy.