Followers of Christ

1 Corinthians 1:11-13

“11 For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people that there are quarrels among you, my brothers and sisters. 12 What I mean is that each of you says, “I belong to Paul,” or “I belong to Apollos,” or “I belong to Cephas,” or “I belong to Christ.” 13 Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 

Paul wanted the Christians in Corinth to unite behind Christ, the living Son of God and not him or one of the other early Church Fathers such as Peter or Apollo’s.

Today, Christianity is divided into hundreds of denominations, many defined by differences of which their members are not even aware.  Many say, “I am a follower of John Wesley”,“I am a Calvinist”, or “I am a Lutheran”. 

The important question is are we disciples of Christ?  Do we follow the teachings and the example of Christ?

“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)

May the love of Christ be with you,

Rev. Eric Lanier (Retired)