Paul’s Final Remarks from His Third Missionary Journey | LFC Part 31 | 1 Cor 16:5–24

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Paul’s Final Remarks from His Third Missionary Journey | LFC Part 31 | 1 Cor 16:5–24 | Samuel Oyeyinka

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Paul’s Final Remarks from His Third Missionary Journey | LFC Part 31 | 1 Cor 16:5–24 | Samuel Oyeyinka

LFC Part 30 | 1 Cor 16 | Sam Oyeyinka

Pastor Sam concluded the teaching on the Corinthian church by explaining that although the church was gifted, it struggled with pride, disorder, and misunderstanding of God’s sovereignty.

He noted that Paul consistently submitted his plans to God, often saying “if the Lord permits” (1 Cor. 16:7; Acts 18:21), aligning with James 4:13–16. True faith, he said, is trust in God rather than confidence in self, confession, or force of will. Human life is fragile, and planning without humility is delusional.

He reminded us that at the heart of Christian theology, he emphasized, is the sovereignty of God. He explained that although Paul was clear about his purpose yet humble enough to submit his desires to God and openly sought support from the church (1 Cor. 16:6, 9–11). Supporting God’s work, he said, is intentional and necessary and not to be shied away from.

Addressing Apollos, Pastor Sam stated that Apollos likely taught inaccurately but showed humility by staying back to learn. Believers, he said, must be kind to the uninformed while being firm against error, correcting without cruelty or insecurity.

He added that Christians are called to stand firm and fight for the faith like men while also expressing feminine traits like tenderness and unity, symbolized by a contextual holy kiss. Greeting one another affirms mutual value and acknowledgment within the body.

He emphasized that those who serve diligently as Paul asserted, have to be recognized but reminded us that all service must be done in love.

Pastor Sam concluded that truth must not be sacrificed for approval. Though Paul corrected the church firmly, he ended with grace and love, showing that discipline flows from love, not hatred.