1 Corinthians 1:10-17

The unity of the Son of God 1 Corinthians 1:10-17: God called on His people to be united. (Ephesians 4:4-6) If unity is to be achieved we must get back to the Bible and do things exactly God's way. Sadly there were "contentions" among Christians at Corinth. Paul loved these brethren and was heart broken over their divisions. Their divisions had to do with their favorite preachers. But Paul wanted it known for the ages that it is in Christ and He alone that salvation can be found.

Paul did not want the church made into a denomination. He did not want them saying he baptized into his own name. He was thankful that he had only baptized a few at Corinth, "Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name." Paul never baptized in any name except that of the Lord Jesus. He did not have to have the honor of doing the physical baptizing himself. What mattered to Paul was not who did the baptizing but that the gospel was preached without using big words that would make the cross of Christ lose its power. He wanted people to be able to learn, believe and obey the truth.