FINAL Flashcards
What does Paul’s use of the following examples illustrate? (The soldier and war, the shepherd and sheep, the threshing ox, and the priest and the temple)
These examples illustrate that workers should be supported by the work they do. (1 Cor. 9:6)
What does Paul say is behind every idol?
Demonic Spirits are behind every idol (1 Cor. 10:19)
What does Paul say isn’t worth the loss of a soul?
One’s liberty is not worth the loss of a soul. (1 Cor. 10:31)
What is Paul’s point in comparing the issues at Corinth to Israel’s history?
Israel’s failure is recorded for us to see what God demands. (1 Cor. 10:6)
Is the word “culture” ever mentioned in 1 Corinthians 11?
No.
What are “ordinances” as defined by its Greek usage?
Ordinances in the Greek are defined as the handed down commands or orders (as in military orders) (1 Cor. 11:2)
Can the Greek words for covering in 1 Corinthians 11 imply “long” yet “trimmed” hair? Why or why not?
No. Pauls use of KOMAO and KOME are uniform. In no case (literally NEVER) are they ever taken to mean long and yet cut. (1 Cor. 11:3)
What does the Greek word “KATAKALUPTOS” (covered) in 1 Corinthians 11?
KATAKALUPTOS means hanging down from the head. (1 Cor. 11:4)
What does the Greek word “AKATAKALUPTOS” (uncovered) mean in 1 Corinthians 11?
AKATAKALUPTOS means interrupting the flow downward. (1 Cor. 11:5)
What was Paul’s “last note” to end his epistle on?
Paul’s last note is not to condemn but to encourage. (1 Cor. 16:23+24)
What does Anathema Maranatha mean?
Anathema means the worst condition for the sinner occurs at his coming. Maranatha means our Lord cometh. Christians used this phrase as a watchword and a password between the believers. (1 Cor. 16:22)
What qualified the house of Stephanus to be respected as leaders?
The house of Stephanus were respected as leaders because they were addicted to serving others. (1 Cor. 16:14+15)
Why can’t Paul’s “last trump” mean the trumpets from Rev. 10 or 11?
Paul can’t mean the trumpets because the resurrection of the dead isn’t mentioned. (1 Cor. 15:52)
What did Paul show by using Corinth’s practice of “baptism for the dead”?
Paul showed that their heretical practice of baptism conflicted with their theology. (1 Cor. 15:29)
Does Paul endorse as ok “baptism for the dead”? Why or why not?
No, because it’s heresy. (1 Cor. 15:29)
What does all “born of Adam” need?
Salvation. (1 Cor. 14:35)
When Paul says “the last Adam” which doctrine is he addressing regarding Christ?
Paul is referring to the doctrine of salvation. (1 Cor. 15:21)
When does Paul say the full subjugation of the Son to the Father occur?
Paul says the full subjugation of the Son to the Father occurs at the rapture.
In what way will the Son “cease”, according to Paul, as He delivers the Kingdom to the Father when God will be all in all?
Once Christ’s final work is done as a man He will turn the Kingdom to the Father. (1 Cor. 15:24)
What is the hope that sustains all else in the Christian life?
The hope is that we have eternity to look for.
What sets the eyewitnesses to the resurrection apart from other religious claims in other religions?
The eyewitnesses were willing to die for what they witnessed. (1 Cor. 15:5)
Who does Paul list that saw the resurrected Jesus?
Paul lists Cephas and the 12 disciples. (1 Cor. 15:5)
When does Paul say it is a shame for women to speak in Church?
When she is in rebellion or usurping authority.
Was there a lady in the NT who was an apostle?
Was there a lady in the NT who was an apostle?
Yes, her name is Junia. (1 Cor. 14:35)
Are there women mentioned in the NT on pastoral teams?
Yes. (1 Cor. 14:35)
Which women are commanded to be silent in Church (1 Cor. 14) which includes praying and prophesying (1 Cor. 11)?
The women who are operating outside of their creative order; they are shameful and they should not lead. (1 Cor. 14:35b)
Is there an OT law forbidding women to speak in worship settings at all times?
No. (1 Cor. 14:34b)
How many times should the gift of tongues be allowed in a service without interpretation following?
Three times (1 Cor. 14:18)`
Who thanked God that they spoke in tongues more than anyone at Corinth?
The Apostle Paul (1 Cor. 14:18)
Where is the only place Paul says prophecy is greater than tongues?
In a church setting. (1 Cor. 14:4)
Why does Paul say “charity” was greater than both faith and hope?
Because charity endures after and controls hope and faith until they expire. (1 Cor. 13:13)
What is “that which is perfect” in 1 Cor. 13?
“That which is perfect” refers that telios is synonymous with the 2nd coming of Christ. (1 Cor. 13:10)
What is charity?
Charity is always translated as love and community. It is never used to express the love between: God + man, husband + wife, parents + children, believer + nonbeliever. It is always used for love that Christians should have for other christians. (1 Cor. 13:1)
What does Paul say in 1 Corinthians must always be “judged” for accuracy?
Prophecies
In 1 Corinthians which type of “tongues” does Paul limit and where?
Paul limits the unknown tongue (tongues without an interpretation) in the church. (1 Cor. 14:27 + 28)
What are the three Biblical examples of different tongues or “diversities” of tongues?
Unknown tongues, tongues of angels, and interpretation of tongues. (1 Cor. 12:10)
What does Paul say regarding the operation of all gifts?
Paul says let all things be done unto edifying. (1 Cor. 14:26)
Paul says it is impossible to “discern” or observe correctly communion without observing or “discerning” something else. What is it?
It is impossible to discern the physical sacrifice of our Lord without also observing the spiritual body we are now apart of. (1 Cor. 11:29)
How do we eat and drink communion “unworthily”?
We observe the Lords body physically but forget to observe it spiritually. (1 Cor. 11:29)
How often does Paul say we should observe communion?
Paul says that as often as you do it, do in remembrance, which lifts it unto higher than just a social meal. (1 Cor. 11:25)
What does the “broken bread” represent at communion?
Christ’s broken body (1 Cor. 11:24)
Why does Paul say heresies must come?
Paul says that the motives behind the heresies come because it causes them to be recognized. (1 Cor. 11:9)
What does Paul say is given to women, but forbidden men, as a covering?
Uncut hair.
Who started requiring Greek women to wear cloth “veils”?
The Catholics.
How do we know that Corinthian women were not obligated or required to wear cloth veils?
Archaeology.
According to liberal critical scholar Joe Jones, what is there “a hole the size of” in history that historians must explain?
Resurrection
What does Paul say is empty or “vain” without the resurrection?
Your faith is vain (1 Cor. 15:17)
Paul uses Israel’s history to show the same temptations are facing Corinth. What are the things he discusses?
Idolatry, fornication/immorality, try to tempt Christ, and murmurings.
What is used by Paul in 1 Corinthians 11 proving that he is not addressing just a local cultural issue at Corinth?
The creative order (vs3), the image and reflection of each (vs7), authority because of the angels (vs10), nature itself (vs14)
