Who was 1 Corinthians written to?
Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to the assembly, the Church of God at Corinth—to believers sanctified in Christ Jesus and called saints. They were still believers in the Body of Christ, His own, even though they had hang-ups, shortcomings, and failures.
Les explains that 1 Corinthians was written to the Church of God at Corinth, as Paul states in chapter 1, verse 2. They were sanctified in Christ Jesus and called saints—believers in the Body of Christ despite their failures. Les emphasizes that Paul does not change direction by chapter 12; he is still writing to the same people, reminding them of the one Spirit's work.
Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:
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How does Paul describe the Corinthians individually in 1 Corinthians 1:2?
Paul writes to individuals who are sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be saints.
Who is 1 Corinthians 1:2 written to, and does it include believers today?
Paul's greeting in verse 2 addresses not only the believers at Corinth and the surrounding area but also believers today, described as the assembly of believers who are called saints and all those who call upon the name of Jesus Christ.