The Spirituals, part 2

In Part 2 of The Spirituals, we step back and examine the historical and cultural background of the church in Corinth to better understand why Paul devoted three chapters to the subject of spiritual gifts.This message explores the pagan influences that surrounded the Corinthian church, the confusion that resulted when worldly ideas entered the church, and the importance of distinguishing between the work of the Holy Spirit and counterfeit spirituality.Paul's concern was not simply that believers possess spiritual gifts, but that they understand the purpose of those gifts and use them in a way that produces unity, clarity, and spiritual maturity.As modern Christians face many of the same pressures from culture, this message serves as a reminder that true spirituality is always rooted in Scripture, centered on Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.