Is 1 Corinthians 12 about elementary things or deeper Christian experience?

First Corinthians chapter 12 deals with the rudiments, the elementaries, yet it remains part of the Christian experience. Paul is addressing foundational matters, not deeper spiritual maturity, but these foundational truths still belong to the believer’s walk and position in Christ.

Les explains that in 1 Corinthians 12 Paul is back in the area of the rudiments, the elementaries, but nevertheless it is still all part of our Christian experience. The surrounding context contrasts worldly appetites with spiritual appetite: believers no longer crave the temporary things of the world because the Lord has given insight that spiritual things last forever. Their heavenly position in Christ comes to the fore—spiritual blessings in the heavenlies, seated in Christ. Thus chapter 12’s elementary teaching is not disconnected from Christian experience; it belongs to the same believer’s position and walk.

1 Corinthians 12:12

For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.

Is 1 Corinthians 12 just elementary teaching for new Christians?

First Corinthians 12 is indeed described as rudimentary or elementary, but it is not merely that. The context says it is still all part of the Christian experience. Paul's discussion of the one body and its members remains relevant for believers, so it cannot be dismissed as only basic.