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Corinthians Midterm Flashcards

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The big problem at Corinth was that they had ultimately forgot they were called to be something. What was it and what does the literal Greek rendering mean?

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Holy ones

Haggios = Saints

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When Paul says he’s writing to the Church (ecclesia) what does this literally mean?

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Called out ones

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In 1 Cor. 1:3 Paul draws a distinction between two things and implying we receive something only through both. Explain this.

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Father/Son language

we receive grace and peace through the mediator Christ Jesus

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Who informed Paul of divisions at Corinth? How does this speak to our actions regarding leadership?

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The leadership of the house of Chloe

We should not follow a preacher because of his personality, but because of his spirtuality

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What was the division at Corinth centered on?

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Preacher worship and promoting mans wisdom above the cross

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In 1 Cor. 2:14 who does Paul say has nothing to offer the Church?

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The natural man

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Why did Paul not speak with enticing words or man’s wisdom?

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Someone more eloquent can always come along

Mans wisdom is not smarter than Gods wisdom

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Does Paul say he is just giving his opinion and not God’s (1 Cor: 7:6, 10, 25)? Explain.

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No he is using his authority as an apostle

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In 1 Cor. 3:16-17 Paul says we shouldn’t defile what? Why?

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Our body

We are the temple of God

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What does man’s wisdom not do according to Paul, and what does man’s wisdom do to the Church according to Paul?

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It does not understand spiritual things

It does not improve your relationship with God, it only mars it

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1 Cor. 3:9 divides all people into three categories. What are they?

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Lost, Carnal, spiritual

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In 1 Cor. 4:8 Paul shows the Corinthians thought they were better than who?

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The Apostles

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Why were some puffed up with pride according to Paul?

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They didn’t think he was coming back, and their ego got in the way

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In 1 Cor. 5:6 Paul alludes to leaven defiling the whole lump. What does he mean?

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a little corruption can destroy a whole church

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How does understanding that Paul is addressing specific issues regarding new converts asking whether they must leave an unsaved spouse lend clarity to Paul’s discussion on divorce here?

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This means simply that the belief of one cause the marriage to be (blessed) by God

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16
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Who does Paul say our rights to exercise Christian freedoms belong to?

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God

17
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Why were some puffed up with pride according to Paul?

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They thought he wasn’t coming back

18
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What was the horrific case of immorality Paul addresses regarding one called a brother in Christ?

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Fornication with a stepmother

19
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What type of fornicator (as well as others mentioned) does Paul say not to keep company with?

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the willful brother

20
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What two things does Paul say the Corinthians will judge that is greater than mere lawsuits?

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angels and the world

21
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What were the two extremes regarding the body in Greek culture?

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rigorous asceticism- punishes the body

indulgence- pleasures the body

22
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In what two ways are we to glorify God? What does this refute that is common today?

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We glorify God in our body and in our spirit

It refutes that God only cares about the internal and not the external

23
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Does Paul say divorce is never an option unless an unbeliever leaves a saved spouse? Explain.

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No

It is also justified during adultry

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How does understanding that Paul is addressing specific issues regarding new converts asking whether they must leave an unsaved spouse lend clarity to Paul’s discussion on divorce here?

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It was in reference to a specific situation in Corinth

25
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Does Paul endorse slavery in when addressing social status as Christians (1 Cor. 7:21)?

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No

26
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Does Paul say a man can be saved by his wife’s life as a Christian? Explain.

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No

She can lead him to salvation by her example

27
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How does the qualifier from 1 Cor. 7:26 speak to Paul saying it’s preferable not to marry?

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Present distress

28
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Who does Paul say our rights to exercise Christian freedoms belong to?

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Jesus

29
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If we have an attitude that says “I can do this no matter who it hurts…” who do we sin against? What will be the result?

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Christ

We will be lost

30
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Who were the two people groups Paul was referring to in 1 Cor. 1:20

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Jewish scribes

Greek philosophers

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