Lesson 10

Question 1

What sort of subjects does 1 Corinthians deal with?

Answer 1

A) Leadership

B) Preaching

C) Pluralism

D) Sexuality

E) Worship

Question 2

Describe what Corinth was like:

Answer 2

Wealthy, culturally diverse, and a haven for immortality of all kinds.

Question 3

When was 1 Corinthians written?

Answer 3

Around AD 53 or 54

Question 4

How do we know that at least two letters exchanged between Paul and the Corinthian church no longer exist?

Answer 4

From brief references to them in 1 & 2 Corinthians.

Question 5

What does Paul spend four chapters dealing with in 1 Corinthians?

Answer 5

Divisiveness, arguably the root of all the problems in the Corinthian church.

Question 6

What does Paul address in 1 Corinthians 12-14?

Answer 6

The misuse of spiritual gifts and disorderliness in their worship services.

Question 7

According to 1 Corinthians 13, what should be the guiding factor when organising church services?

Answer 7

Love

Question 8

Second Corinthians is Paul’s most __________ letter.

Answer 8

Personal

Question 9

List the two major groups/sections of 2 Corinthians (include chapter numbers):

Answer 9

A) The agreeable majority (1-9)

B) The opposition (10-13)

Question 10

According to 2 Corinthians, what is one way in which we can maintain unity in our churches?

Answer 10

Give the proper honour and support to leaders, acknowledging that they are gifts given to the church by God.