1 Corinthians 1 - NCB

God is faithful, and it is by him that you have been… 1 Corinthians 1:9

God is faithful, and it is by him that you have been called into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
1 Corinthians 1:9 Jesus calling reliability
Brethren, I exhort you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to be in full agreement with one another and not permit any divisions to arise among you. Be perfectly united in mind and purpose.
1 Corinthians 1:10 community family transformation
Indeed, the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18 salvation strength crucifixion
God chose those in the world who were lowly and despised, those who count for nothing, to reduce to nothing those who were regarded as worthy, so that no one could boast in the presence of God.
1 Corinthians 1:28-29 humility calling world