Christians have been set free to LOVE. This is best displayed when we...
I. Submit to Biblical Authority (vv.1-2) - Paul understood his identity and mission but both of these were under attack from adversaries in Corinth.
A. The significance of Paul's identity - He was free, an apostle, he was an eyewitness of the risen Lord Jesus Christ and the Corinthians were his workmanship in Christ Jesus.
B. The significance of Paul's mission - the attacks against him threatened the gospel mission but his answer affirmed the gospel mission. The Corinthians who came to faith in Jesus were proof enough of his authority and authenticity as an Apostle of Jesus Christ.