12 Christian Unity (continued)

The Cross and Christian Unity
Christian Unity (continued)

The sweeping nature of what Paul is saying takes the reader’s breath away. In cameo 3 Paul includes the full list that appeared in 1:12. Paul, Apollos, Cephas and Christ are mentioned. But here in cameo 3 being “of Paul” or “of Apollos” or “of Cephas” lose their pre-eminence
because all believers are (literally) “of Christ” and Christ is “of God.” The divisions in the church then and now pale in the bright light of such a comprehensive worldview. The rising movement of the text must not be missed. The three church leaders are mentioned first…

Taken from Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey