<p>1:4 <em>I thank my God always concerning you- </em>The Corinthians slandered Paul, refused his teachings etc. But he can continually be grateful for them. We see here a lovely spirit. h thanks God because of what has been given them by status, and for how be believes God sees them, because of the righteousness imputed to them. Serious adoption of Paul's perspective would solve absolutely every church division and argument.</p><p><em>For the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus</em>- There is a clear connection between baptism and the receipt of the gift of the Spirit. By baptism &quot;in Christ&quot;, the converts were given a <em>charis</em>, a gift or grace, from God.</p>