# The Bible Study Hour - Saints and Sinners

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Podcast: [KDAV Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kdav-radio-7045640)
Published: 2026-05-03T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thebiblestudyhour.podbean.com/e/saints-and-sinners/
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## Resource

Dr. James Boice examines the paradox of the Corinthian church, which possessed immense spiritual gifts yet struggled with deep-seated division and disorder. The study explores how Paul's first letter to the Corinthians seeks to align the church's behavior with its high calling in Christ.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The Corinthian church was a paradox of being both 'the best and the worst' of churches due to its spiritual maturity and its social dysfunction
- Theological insight: True spiritual understanding (logos) involves more than mere doctrinal knowledge; it requires a spiritual perception of God's truth
- Failure mode: Internal divisions and factions, such as following specific leaders like Paul or Apollos, undermine the unity of the body
- Practical takeaway: Spiritual gifts, while present and abundant, must be exercised in a way that reflects the holiness and humility of Christ
- Core tension: The struggle to live a life that matches one's identity as a 'sanctified' person in the midst of worldly influences

## Topics

1 Corinthians, James Boice, Biblical Theology, Church History, Spiritual Gifts, Christian Sanctification, Pauline Epistles, Biblical Exegesis

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The Challenge of Scripture: An introduction to the transformative power of studying the Bible and the specific expectations for studying 1 Corinthians.
- 3:50 — The Geography of Corinth: An exploration of Corinth's strategic location on the isthmus and how its role as a trade hub influenced its culture.
- 8:20 — Paul's Pastoral Strategy: An analysis of Paul's attempts to address the developing problems in the Corinthian church through his epistles.
- 10:30 — The Identity of the Saints: A study of what it means to be 'sanctified' and 'holy' as a community called unto Christ.
- 15:50 — Doctrine vs. Perception: A deep dive into the meaning of 'logos' and the distinction between knowing Christian doctrine and spiritually perceiving it.
- 18:10 — The Abundance of Spiritual Gifts: An examination of the various spiritual gifts present in the Corinthian church and their intended purpose.
- 22:30 — The Danger of Factionalism: How partisan loyalties to human leaders create disorder and how Paul calls the church back to the mind of Christ.

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