The Corinthians request evidence of Christ in Paul. Paul's response is to have them examine themselves.

What fellowship does Christ's body have with darkness? With a harlot? There should be no fellowship with the wickedness of the world.

Paul can list the Corinthian's wicked behaviors and confidently declare, 'such were some of you'.

In Christ, we are seated in heavenly places. Our Savior and Head is above all principalities and powers.

Paul asks them again, 'Know ye not?' This time calling out despicable behaviour that even the world identifies as wrong.

Though seemingly contrary to their appearance on the outside, the Corinthians are exhorted to remember that their identity is in Christ.

We are dead to the law by the body of Christ.

God has made us free from sin, giving us glorious liberty to serve Him!

Paul asks, "Know ye not?" beginning with "That so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into His death?"

Christians should not be surprised when they look around and see a wicked fallen creation.