The Christian church is united by truth. What we believe, the essential doctrines of grace; these are words that unite.

The Apostle Paul is thankful to God for the grace given to the saints in Corinth; grace that every believer enjoys: saving grace, equipping grace, and securing grace. God is faithful.

Many would consider Paul’s letter to the church at Corinth to be one of the most practical and applicable to the church today. His introduction establishes some themes that will recur throughout the letter.