Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4–9
Have you ever felt spiritually poor, even though you are a believer in Christ? Many Christians attend church faithfully yet live with a mindset of lack—lacking joy, assurance, and hope.
Here is a crucial question: Are we truly lacking, or have we forgotten how rich we are in Christ?
Paul writes to the Corinthian church—materially wealthy but spiritually immature—and reminds them of one foundational truth: true riches are found only in Christ.
Corinth was a wealthy, intellectual, and morally corrupt city. The church reflected its culture—gifted yet divided. Paul begins not with rebuke, but with gratitude, emphasizing that their value comes from God’s grace in Christ, not their achievements.
“I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus.”
The Greek word charis means unearned favor. Our spiritual wealth is not deserved; it is graciously given.
En Christō Iēsou refers to our spiritual position. Our riches are not circumstantial but relational.
Paul models gospel-centered leadership—identity before instruction.
Parallel Scripture: Ephesians 1:3 – Blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
Transition: If grace gives us position, how does that wealth express itself?
“That in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge.”
Logos signifies the ability to proclaim God’s truth with clarity and conviction.
This is transformative spiritual understanding, not mere information.
The term hysteroumenoi means deficient. In Christ, believers are fully equipped.
Parallel Scripture: Colossians 2:3 – In Him are hidden all treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Transition: Our riches are not temporary—they secure our eternal future.
“He will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Bebaiosei means to firmly establish. Our salvation rests on God’s faithfulness.
The Day of the Lord points to Christ’s return—our ultimate inheritance.
Our security depends not on our grip on God, but on His grip on us.
Parallel Scripture: Philippians 1:6 – He who began a good work will complete it.
Church, it is time to stop living like spiritual beggars when we are heirs of heaven.
In Christ, we are rich—yesterday, today, and forever.
Our riches are not silver nor gold,
But grace eternal, strong and bold.
Walking the field with lamp in hand,
Guarding treasure not made of sand;
In Christ alone our wealth is true,
Now and forever—made new.