The story of the ancient church in Corinth gives us a robust and compelling vision for what a modern urban church can be—engaging, resilient, and hopeful in the midst of a diverse, dynamic, and pluralistic culture.
How do we find joy when we’re stuck in difficult circumstances? Paul here shows us by example. Stuck in prison for his faith, he finds joy because, even in the midst of such adversity, the gospel advances through him in the most surprising of ways.