Being simultaneously “In Christ” and “In Culture” can create some real tensions for God’s people, especially when we find ourselves in a dispute with a brother or sister in the Lord. From Paul’s stern rebuke of the Corinthian church on how they handled things, we can learn to succeed where they had failed.
Who are we? What is our purpose? What will bring us fulfillment? We are children of God, created to be in relationship with Him, follow His commandments and demonstrate His character for His glory and our joy.
Where does your identity come from? In this passage we discover that for those who are in Christ, we are royal and holy in God’s eyes. The purpose of this new identity is that we may do what we were made to do… proclaim the praises of God!