MIDTERM:1 Flashcards
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?
They were called to be saints
Hagias- Holy Ones
When Paul says he’s writing to the Church (ecclesia) what does this literally mean?
He’s writing to the “called out ones” (1:2)
In 1 Cor. 1:3 Paul draws a distinction between two things and
implying we receive something only through both. Explain this.
God our Father and the man Jesus
We receive grace and peace through both (1:3)
Who informed Paul of divisions at Corinth? How does this speak to our actions regarding leadership?
The house of Chloe
We should tell our leaders what we know
What was the division at Corinth centered on?
Preacher Religion
Why did Paul not speak with enticing words or man’s wisdom?
Paul wanted to reason with them from the Scriptures.
Does Paul say he is just giving his opinion and not God’s (1 Cor: 7:6, 10, 25)? Explain.
The command is rooted in his authority as an apostle.
In 1 Cor. 2:14 who does Paul say has nothing to offer the church?
A natural man who has no impartation
What does man’s wisdom not do according to Paul, and what does man’s wisdom do to the Church according to Paul?
It cannot improve but only mar our relationship with God
1 Cor. 3:9 divides all people into three categories. What are
They?
The lost, carnal and spiritual
in 1 Cor. 3:15 Paul says while one might be saved, what could
be totally “in vain”?
Our labor (ministry) could be in vain
In 1 Cor. 3:16-17 Paul says we shouldn’t defile what? Why?
The temple
- God will destroy you
In 1 Cor. 4:3-4 Paul says he doesn’t let two things judge him.
What are they?
The judgement of men + the judgement of oneself.
According to Paul what judgment is decisive?
The judgement of the Lord (4:4)
In 1 Cor. 4:8 Paul shows the Corinthians thought they were
better than who?
The apostles (their spiritual fathers)
