Theme: Begins with gratitude and affection. Musical Character: Warm, inviting with consonant harmonies. Lyrics Inspiration: "I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus."
Theme: Addresses divisions, urging unity. Musical Character: Urgent, with minor harmonies resolving into consonance. Lyrics Inspiration: "I appeal to you, brothers... that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment."
Theme: Contrasts worldly wisdom with divine wisdom. Musical Character: Reflective, with contrasting musical ideas. Lyrics Inspiration: "For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."
Theme: Proclaims Christ as the power and wisdom of God. Musical Character: Triumphal and uplifting with rich harmonies. Lyrics Inspiration: "But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God."