The following excerpt comes from Gregory Lockwood’s Concordia Popular Commentary: 1 Corinthians. In the excerpt, Dr. Lockwood discusses St. Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 1:10–17 about divisions in the church and their meaning for us today.
Modern Denominations
How does the tendency Paul deplores in 1 Cor 1:10–17 manifest itself in the contemporary church? In response to this question, many scholars naturally think of our denominational divisions. It is indeed true—and it cannot be stated too strongly—that wherever Christians take a chauvinistic pride in their own denomination, there Paul’s warnings and judgment must be heeded. However, we cannot simply draw a straight line from Paul’s text to the modern denominational scene without some qualifications. [Read more…] about What does St. Paul’s appeal for unity in Christ mean for the church today?