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Paul spent 18 months in Corinth teaching them the fundamentals of the Christian faith. Eventually, the oral traditions of Paul’s teaching would be provided as Scripture in the form of his letters. Paul’s teaching about Christian doctrine continues to govern the church today. That said, churches have interpreted Paul’s teaching differently over the years. The fundamentals, such as the gospel message of salvation through Christ, the importance of worship, the Lord’s supper, and baptism, have been foundational to Christianity. From Paul’s day to the present, what has always been debated is the “how” of these practices. In chapter 11, Paul addresses some points of contention troubling the church in Corinth. In the process, Paul provides some important advice about dealing with inevitable contention, even in the church today.

“But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him” (John 4:23).