1 Corinthians Flashcards

1
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Where was 1 Cor. Written from?

A

Ephesus

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2
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Theme of 1 Cor.?

A

Resolving serious church issues

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3
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What journey was Cor. Written on?

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2nd

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4
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Who does P meet in Corinth?

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Aquila and Pricilla. Gallio.

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5
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Why did Paul limit baptisms?

A

Christ didn’t send him to baptize.

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6
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Why did Paul have concerns for Timothy?

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Corinthians didn’t support Jews. P didn’t think tim could handle the people.

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7
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Why was financial support lacking in Corinth?

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They weren’t willing to give to the Jews.

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8
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Who supplied what was needed for the Corinthians?

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Stephanus.

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9
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1 Who is mentioned in the 1 Cor. 1?

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Paul and Sosthenes

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10
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1 What have the C’s been enriched with?

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Speech and knowledge

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11
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1 What did the people of Chloe’s household warn P of?

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Quarrels among the C’s.

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12
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1 What were the C’s quarreling about?

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Who to follow. Paul, Christ, Apollos, Peter (Cephas).

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13
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1 Who did Paul baptize from C?

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Crispus and Gaius, house of Stephanas.

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14
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1 What did Christ send Paul to do?

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Preach, not baptize. Preach not with eloquence and wisdom, lest the cross be emptied of its power

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15
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1 What describes the message of the cross to those who are perishing?

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Foolishness.

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16
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1 What describes the message of the cross to those who are being saved?

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The power of God

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17
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1 What did God choose to use in order to shame the wise?

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The foolish of the world

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18
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1 Paul’s preaching was not with wise and persuasive words. What was it with?

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A demonstration of the Spirit’s power.

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19
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1 Who knows the thoughts of God?

A

The Spirit of God.

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20
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2 What does the Spirit search?

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All things, even the deep things of God.

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21
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2 What mind do we have?

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The mind of Christ.

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22
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3 What did P give the C’s b/c they were still worldly?

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Milk, not solids.

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23
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3 What confirms that the C’s are still worldly?

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There is jealousy and quarreling.

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24
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3 Who planted the seed?

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Paul

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25
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3 Who watered the seed?

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Apollos

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26
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3 Who made the seed grow?

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God

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27
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3 What will test the quality of each person’s work?

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Fire

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28
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3 If what has been build survives fire, what does the builder get?

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A reward

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29
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3 What happens to the person who destroys god’s temple (you)?

A

God will destroy them.

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30
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3 What should you do to become wise?

A

Become foolish

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31
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3 Why should you become foolish to become wise?

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b/c the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight

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32
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4 How should the C’s regard Paul, Apollos, Cephas?

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As servants, entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed

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33
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4 What will the Lord do when he comes?

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Bring to light what is hidden in darkness and expose the motive of the heart.

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34
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4 How has God put the apostles on display?

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At the end of the procession, condemned to die in the arena.

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35
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4 Why should the C’s imitate P?

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b/c he is like a father to them.

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36
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5 What is the case of incest in the church?

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A man is sleeping with his fathers wife and the C’s are proud!

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37
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5 What should they do to the incest man?

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Hand him over to Satan for the destruction of flesh.

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38
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5 What kind of bread should we use at the Passover feast?

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Unlevened bread of sincerety and truth

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39
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5 Who should you not associate yourself with?

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People who are believer that are sexually immoral or greedy, idolaters, slanderers, drunkards, etc.

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40
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6 Who will judge the world?

A

The Lords people

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41
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6 Who will we judge?

A

The angels

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42
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6 If we judge the world and angels, what should we be able to to?

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Judge a case within the church.

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43
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6 What sin is committed against your own body?

A

Sexual immorality

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44
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6 Why should we honor God with our bodies?

A

We were bought with a price

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45
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7 What is the rule Paul lays down in every church?

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Circumcision doesn’t matter. Keeping God’s command is what counts.

46
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7 Why does P say to not get married, if you can help it?

A

You will face many troubles and he wants to spare them of this.

47
Q

8 What does knowledge do to a person?

A

Puffs up

48
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8 What does love do to a person?

A

Builds up

49
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8 What happens if we eat meat sacrificed to another “god”?

A

We are no better or worse off; nothing. Just be careful not to make another stumble.

50
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9 What is the seal of P’s apostleship?

A

The Corinthians

51
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9 What are Paul’s rights as an apostle?

A

To be supported by the church.

52
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9 Why does P make himself a slave to everyone?

A

To win as many as possible.

53
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9 What way should we run?

A

So as to get the prize

54
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9 What does everyone who goes in the Games do?

A

Strict training

55
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10 What doesn’t P want to be ignorant of?

A

That the ancestors were under the cloud in the wilderness.

56
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10 Why did the things in the wilderness happen to the Israelites?

A

As an example so we wont set our hearts on evil things.

57
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10 Finish: so if you think you are standing firm…

A

be careful that you don’t fall.

58
Q

10 What kinds of temptations can overtake you?

A

Those common to man.

59
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10 What will God do when you are tempted?

A

Provide a way out so that you can endure it

60
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11 Why should we follow P’s example?

A

B/c he follows Christ’s example

61
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11 What do the C’s do that cause more harm than good?

A

Their meetings have division; no sharing.

62
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11 What should everyone do before drinking from the cup and eat the bread?

A

Examine themselves

63
Q

12 Who distributes the gifts?

A

The HS

64
Q

12 Why is the manifestation of the Spirit given?

A

For the common good

65
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12 How does the Spirit distribute gifts?

A

As He determines

66
Q

12 Why were we baptized by one Spirit?

A

To form one body

67
Q

12What does the Bible say about the parts of the body that seem weak?

A

They are indespensible

68
Q

12 What do we do for the parts of the body that we think are less honorable?

A

Treat them with special honor

69
Q

12 Why does God give greater honor to the parts of the body that lack honor?

A

So there is no division; equal concern.

70
Q

12 What should we eagerly desire?

A

The greater gifts

71
Q

13 What is the most excellent way?

A

Love

72
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13 What three remain (from the love chapter)?

A

Faith, Hope, Love

73
Q

14 What gift of the spirit should we eagerly desire?

A

Prophesy

74
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14 What do people who have the gift of prophesy speak to people?

A

Strengthening, encouraging, comfort

75
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14 What is your mind doing when you pray in tongues?

A

Nothing

76
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14 What would Paul rather speak in church?

A

5 intelligible words than 10,000 words in a tongue

77
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14 What should you be like, in regards to evil?

A

Infants

78
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14 Who are tongues a sign for?

A

Unbelievers

79
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14 Who are the gift of prophesy for?

A

Believers

80
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14 What should the other people do while 2 or 3 prophets speak?

A

Weigh carefully what is said.

81
Q

15 What is the first most important lesson of the gospel?

A

Christ dies for our sins according to the Scriptures, was buried, raised, seen by believers.

82
Q

15 When will the end come?

A

When JC hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power.

83
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15 How long must JC reign?

A

Till he has put all enemies under his feet

84
Q

15 What does bad company do?

A

Corrupts good character

85
Q

15 What are bodies like when they are raised?

A

Imperishable, raised in glory and power; a spiritual body.

86
Q

15 What cannot inherit the Kingdom of God?

A

Flesh and blood

87
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15 What must the perishable clothe itself with?

A

The imperishable

88
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15 What is the sting of death?

A

Sin

89
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15 What is the power of sin?

A

The law

90
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15 Why should we always give ourselves fully to the work of the Lord?

A

b/c our work is not in vain.

91
Q

16 How should the people collect the collection for the Lord’s people?

A

On the first day of every week, each person should set aside a sum of money so it is ready when P comes to take the collection.

92
Q

16 Where will Paul travel before coming to Corinth?

A

Macedonia

93
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16 What does P tell the C’s to do when Timothy arrives?

A

Not treat him with contempt.

94
Q

16 Who were the first converts in Acacia?

A

Household of Stephanas.

95
Q

16 Who supplied the money that was lacking from the Corinthians?

A

Stephanas.

96
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16 What does Stephanas deserve recognition for?

A

Supplying support when the C’s were cheap. Refreshed P’s spirit.

97
Q

16 Who wrote the words of Paul for 1 Cor.?

A

Paul, in his own hand.

98
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16 Finish: If anyone does not love the Lord…

A

let that person be cursed.

99
Q

What is the theme of 1 Cor?

A

Resolving Serious Church Issues

100
Q

What are some of the conflicts from within the church?

A
  1. Disunity/division (1:10-4:21)
    a. Hero worship (not doctrinal differences)
    i. Paul – founder
    ii. Apollos – learning and eloquence
    iii. Cephas (Peter) – traditionalists
    iv. Christ - Savior
    b. Fellow workers
    c. Solution – seek unity (1:18-2:16)
    d. Godly leadership (3:1-4:21)
  2. Sexual immorality (5:1-13 church issue)
    a. Discipline (dismissal)
  3. Lawsuits among believers (6:1-11)
    a. Seek judgment within church
  4. Sexual immorality (6:12-20 personal)
    a. Body as temple of the Holy Spirit
  5. Marriage (7:1)
    a. Retain the place the Lord assigned
    b. The Lord, not I (10-11)
    c. I, not the Lord (12-16, 25) – but apostolic authority
  6. Food sacrificed to idols (8:1)
    a. Freedom, but don’t be a stumbling block
  7. Collection (16:1)
    a. For the Lord’s people
101
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What were the behavioural issues in 1 Cor?

A
Fractions 1:11-17, 3:4-5, 11:8-19
Excesses – 5 (incest, immorality)
Sex & Marriage Issues – 7
Property & Legal Issues – 6:1-8
Idolatrous Meals – 10:27
No Head coverings – 11:3-16
Lord’s Supper is Revelries gathering 11
Disorder in Worship 12-14
102
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Theological Issue’s in 1 Cor.

A

Resurrection Teaching – 15

  • If there is no resurrection…
  • BUT Christ has been raised, the first fruits
  • The dead will be raised with spiritual bodies
  • We will all be changed
  • God gives us the victory
103
Q

Requiresment for orderly worship in 1 Cor.

A
  • Head coverings
  • The Lord’s Supper
  • Spiritual Gifts
    o One body, many parts
    o Love essential with gifts
    o Gifts of prophecy and tongues
104
Q

Challenges in 1 Cor.

A

His Apostleship & Believer’s Freedom 9:1-10:13
Believer’s Freedom Rooted in Love 10:14-11:1
Proper Worship 11:2-11:16
Lord’s Supper (Fellowship Meals) 11:17-34
Ministry of the Holy Spirit 12:1-14:1
- One body, many parts
- Love essential with gifts
- Gifts of prophecy and tongues
Orderly Worship 14:2-14:40
Historical Resurrection 15:1-58

105
Q

Why was Corinth called the “City of Sin”?

A
  • Known for prostitution: sexual immorality

- Pagan City

106
Q

Who was reluctant to go and why?

A

Apollos (16:12) because he was a Alexandrian Jew (cultural concerns)

107
Q

Why did Paul have concerns for Timothy (16:10)?

A

Because he was a circumcised Jew

108
Q

Who made up the difference when the financial support was lacking to fund the church in Jerusalem?

A

Stephanus (1:16; 16:1-4, 15-18)

109
Q

Constructing the Corinthians Letters

A
  • Founding of the church (Acts 18)
  • While in Ephesus (5:9) – writes a letter dealing with sexually immoral people in the church
    o Visit from Stephanus, Fortunatus (16: 15-17)
    o And visit from Chloe’s household (1:11) with letters (7:1, 8:1, 16:1) with questions
  • An emergency trip to Corinth (2 Co. 2:1-4) which ends disastrously
  • Severe Letter of Tears written & taken by Titus to Corinth (2 Cor. 2:3-4, 7:8-12) Chapter 10-13 may be the severe letter.
  • Titus returns with Good news of reconciliation (7:7-16)
  • 2 Corinthians is written to address additional lapses
  • Paul’s third visit to Corinth -Acts 20:3 (AD56)
110
Q

What is the difference between 1 and 2 Cor?

A

1 Cor. effect reconciliation among Paul’s converts

2 Cor. effects reconciliation between Paul’s and his converts