Campbell Street Church

Paul is facing criticism from within the church in Corinth. He is writing to defend himself ... but more than that, to defend the message he preaches. Paul has a passion for the Gospel and therefore a compassion for people ... especially the Corinthians.

At the centre of the ceremonial and sacrificial system were the priests … a whole tribe devoted to serving God in the tabernacle/temple. Entering into God's presence was only for this select group of people. But they were a shadow of what was to come in Jesus.