1 Corinthians Flashcards
Where was 1 Cor. Written from?
Ephesus
Theme of 1 Cor.?
Resolving serious church issues
What journey was Cor. Written on?
2nd
Who does P meet in Corinth?
Aquila and Pricilla. Gallio.
Why did Paul limit baptisms?
Christ didn’t send him to baptize.
Why did Paul have concerns for Timothy?
Corinthians didn’t support Jews. P didn’t think tim could handle the people.
Why was financial support lacking in Corinth?
They weren’t willing to give to the Jews.
Who supplied what was needed for the Corinthians?
Stephanus.
1 Who is mentioned in the 1 Cor. 1?
Paul and Sosthenes
1 What have the C’s been enriched with?
Speech and knowledge
1 What did the people of Chloe’s household warn P of?
Quarrels among the C’s.
1 What were the C’s quarreling about?
Who to follow. Paul, Christ, Apollos, Peter (Cephas).
1 Who did Paul baptize from C?
Crispus and Gaius, house of Stephanas.
1 What did Christ send Paul to do?
Preach, not baptize. Preach not with eloquence and wisdom, lest the cross be emptied of its power
1 What describes the message of the cross to those who are perishing?
Foolishness.
1 What describes the message of the cross to those who are being saved?
The power of God
1 What did God choose to use in order to shame the wise?
The foolish of the world
1 Paul’s preaching was not with wise and persuasive words. What was it with?
A demonstration of the Spirit’s power.
1 Who knows the thoughts of God?
The Spirit of God.
2 What does the Spirit search?
All things, even the deep things of God.
2 What mind do we have?
The mind of Christ.
3 What did P give the C’s b/c they were still worldly?
Milk, not solids.
3 What confirms that the C’s are still worldly?
There is jealousy and quarreling.
3 Who planted the seed?
Paul
3 Who watered the seed?
Apollos
3 Who made the seed grow?
God
3 What will test the quality of each person’s work?
Fire
3 If what has been build survives fire, what does the builder get?
A reward
3 What happens to the person who destroys god’s temple (you)?
God will destroy them.
3 What should you do to become wise?
Become foolish
3 Why should you become foolish to become wise?
b/c the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight
4 How should the C’s regard Paul, Apollos, Cephas?
As servants, entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed
4 What will the Lord do when he comes?
Bring to light what is hidden in darkness and expose the motive of the heart.
4 How has God put the apostles on display?
At the end of the procession, condemned to die in the arena.
4 Why should the C’s imitate P?
b/c he is like a father to them.
5 What is the case of incest in the church?
A man is sleeping with his fathers wife and the C’s are proud!
5 What should they do to the incest man?
Hand him over to Satan for the destruction of flesh.
5 What kind of bread should we use at the Passover feast?
Unlevened bread of sincerety and truth
5 Who should you not associate yourself with?
People who are believer that are sexually immoral or greedy, idolaters, slanderers, drunkards, etc.
6 Who will judge the world?
The Lords people
6 Who will we judge?
The angels
6 If we judge the world and angels, what should we be able to to?
Judge a case within the church.
6 What sin is committed against your own body?
Sexual immorality
6 Why should we honor God with our bodies?
We were bought with a price
7 What is the rule Paul lays down in every church?
Circumcision doesn’t matter. Keeping God’s command is what counts.
7 Why does P say to not get married, if you can help it?
You will face many troubles and he wants to spare them of this.
8 What does knowledge do to a person?
Puffs up
8 What does love do to a person?
Builds up
8 What happens if we eat meat sacrificed to another “god”?
We are no better or worse off; nothing. Just be careful not to make another stumble.
9 What is the seal of P’s apostleship?
The Corinthians
9 What are Paul’s rights as an apostle?
To be supported by the church.
9 Why does P make himself a slave to everyone?
To win as many as possible.
9 What way should we run?
So as to get the prize
9 What does everyone who goes in the Games do?
Strict training
10 What doesn’t P want to be ignorant of?
That the ancestors were under the cloud in the wilderness.
10 Why did the things in the wilderness happen to the Israelites?
As an example so we wont set our hearts on evil things.
10 Finish: so if you think you are standing firm…
be careful that you don’t fall.
10 What kinds of temptations can overtake you?
Those common to man.
10 What will God do when you are tempted?
Provide a way out so that you can endure it
11 Why should we follow P’s example?
B/c he follows Christ’s example
11 What do the C’s do that cause more harm than good?
Their meetings have division; no sharing.
11 What should everyone do before drinking from the cup and eat the bread?
Examine themselves
12 Who distributes the gifts?
The HS
12 Why is the manifestation of the Spirit given?
For the common good
12 How does the Spirit distribute gifts?
As He determines
12 Why were we baptized by one Spirit?
To form one body
12What does the Bible say about the parts of the body that seem weak?
They are indespensible
12 What do we do for the parts of the body that we think are less honorable?
Treat them with special honor
12 Why does God give greater honor to the parts of the body that lack honor?
So there is no division; equal concern.
12 What should we eagerly desire?
The greater gifts
13 What is the most excellent way?
Love
13 What three remain (from the love chapter)?
Faith, Hope, Love
14 What gift of the spirit should we eagerly desire?
Prophesy
14 What do people who have the gift of prophesy speak to people?
Strengthening, encouraging, comfort
14 What is your mind doing when you pray in tongues?
Nothing
14 What would Paul rather speak in church?
5 intelligible words than 10,000 words in a tongue
14 What should you be like, in regards to evil?
Infants
14 Who are tongues a sign for?
Unbelievers
14 Who are the gift of prophesy for?
Believers
14 What should the other people do while 2 or 3 prophets speak?
Weigh carefully what is said.
15 What is the first most important lesson of the gospel?
Christ dies for our sins according to the Scriptures, was buried, raised, seen by believers.
15 When will the end come?
When JC hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority, and power.
15 How long must JC reign?
Till he has put all enemies under his feet
15 What does bad company do?
Corrupts good character
15 What are bodies like when they are raised?
Imperishable, raised in glory and power; a spiritual body.
15 What cannot inherit the Kingdom of God?
Flesh and blood
15 What must the perishable clothe itself with?
The imperishable
15 What is the sting of death?
Sin
15 What is the power of sin?
The law
15 Why should we always give ourselves fully to the work of the Lord?
b/c our work is not in vain.
16 How should the people collect the collection for the Lord’s people?
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.
16 Where will Paul travel before coming to Corinth?
Macedonia
16 What does P tell the C’s to do when Timothy arrives?
Not treat him with contempt.
16 Who were the first converts in Acacia?
Household of Stephanas.
16 Who supplied the money that was lacking from the Corinthians?
Stephanas.
16 What does Stephanas deserve recognition for?
Supplying support when the C’s were cheap. Refreshed P’s spirit.
16 Who wrote the words of Paul for 1 Cor.?
Paul, in his own hand.
16 Finish: If anyone does not love the Lord…
let that person be cursed.
What is the theme of 1 Cor?
Resolving Serious Church Issues
What are some of the conflicts from within the church?
- 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) - Sexual immorality (5:1-13 church issue)
a. Discipline (dismissal) - Lawsuits among believers (6:1-11)
a. Seek judgment within church - Sexual immorality (6:12-20 personal)
a. Body as temple of the Holy Spirit - 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 - Food sacrificed to idols (8:1)
a. Freedom, but don’t be a stumbling block - Collection (16:1)
a. For the Lord’s people
What were the behavioural issues in 1 Cor?
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
Theological Issue’s in 1 Cor.
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
Requiresment for orderly worship in 1 Cor.
- Head coverings
- The Lord’s Supper
- Spiritual Gifts
o One body, many parts
o Love essential with gifts
o Gifts of prophecy and tongues
Challenges in 1 Cor.
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
Why was Corinth called the “City of Sin”?
- Known for prostitution: sexual immorality
- Pagan City
Who was reluctant to go and why?
Apollos (16:12) because he was a Alexandrian Jew (cultural concerns)
Why did Paul have concerns for Timothy (16:10)?
Because he was a circumcised Jew
Who made up the difference when the financial support was lacking to fund the church in Jerusalem?
Stephanus (1:16; 16:1-4, 15-18)
Constructing the Corinthians Letters
- 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)
What is the difference between 1 and 2 Cor?
1 Cor. effect reconciliation among Paul’s converts
2 Cor. effects reconciliation between Paul’s and his converts
