Paul thanks God for the Corinthians. He tells them that the Lord will keep them strong. Paul reminds them to be united in mind and thought, having no divisions within their church body. Paul tells them that unbelievers have a hard time understanding the gospel. He tells them that God chooses the smallest, weakest things to overcome the biggest, strongest things. He says that no one should boast, unless boasting in the Lord.

1. Paul thanks God for a greatly sinful people.
2. God will strengthen
3. the church body should be united
4. God works through weakness

1 Corinthians 1:1