Lesson 14- 1 and 2 Corinthians

Question 1

Structure in the background

Answer 1

The city of Corinth

Question 2

Green vapors and ominous sky

Answer 2

Idolatry, immorality, and paganism of the vilest nature characterized this ancient greek city

Question 3

Group of people (forefront)

Answer 3

In the midst of this pagan and materialistic culture lived a band of believers called the Corinthian church; Paul, through two letters, encourages the fellowship at Corinth to demonstrate by attitude and act the highest Christian virtues

Question 4

Column on right

Answer 4

First letter to the Church at Corinth

Question 5

Columns are separated

Answer 5

Paul rebukes the church for permitting worldly factions to develop within it

Question 6

Figure holding books

Answer 6

Paul warns the believer against putting undue emphasis on human wisdom

Question 7

Figure in dark cloak

Answer 7

Paul expressed deep concern over the immortality in the church and advises church discipline to deal with the threat

Question 8

Figure holding gavel

Answer 8

Paul points to the folly of lawsuits between believers

Question 9

Woman in wedding veil

Answer 9

Paul offers counsel on marriage and divorce

Question 10

Stone on monument ledge (center)

Answer 10

Paul praises Christian liberty, but cautions believers against permitting that liberty to become a stumbling block for unbelievers or others in the faith

Question 11

Figure with clasped hands (left center)

Answer 11

Paul reminds the saints that God’s power is more than adequate to meet every temptation

Question 12

Figure holding chalice and bread

Answer 12

Paul laments the misuse of the Lord’s Supper

Question 13

Figure with multicolored garment

Answer 13

Paul compares the Church to a body with many members, each member having a different function

Question 14

Prism on manuscript

Answer 14

People each have different gifts, but all are to be used to build up the Body of Christ

Question 15

Figure aiding fallen person

Answer 15

Paul asserts that love is the pre-eminent virtue of the Christian life

Question 16

Figure with hand at forehead

Answer 16

Paul answers the questions which have been raised relative to the resurrected body.

Question 17

Dual columns (left)

Answer 17

The second letter to the church at Corinth

Question 18

Descending dove on column

Answer 18

Paul declares and demonstrates the God’s grace is sufficient for all things

Question 19

Crown on column

Answer 19

Paul proclaims that those in Christ become new creatures

Question 20

Grain sheaf on column

Answer 20

Paul acquaints the church with the motives and attitudes which accompany true Christian giving