Midterm 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 forgot they were called to be saints or holy ones. The literal Greek rendering is ‘hagios’
When Paul says he’s writing to the Church (ecclesia) what does this literally mean?
called out ones
In 1 Cor. 1:3 Paul draws a distinction between two things and implying we receive something only through both. Explain this.
Father/son language.
We receive grace and peace through the mediator Christ Jesus
Who informed Paul of divisions at Corinth? How does this speak to our actions regarding leadership?
House of Chloe. Follow leaders because they are spiritual, not for personality.
What was the division at Corinth centered on?
putting mans wisdom above the cross and impressed with individual leaders.
Who are the two people groups Paul is referring to in 1 Cor. 1:20?
Greek philosophers, Jewish scribes
Why did Paul not speak with enticing words or man’s wisdom?
Someone more eloquent can always come along
Mans wisdom is not smart than God’s wisdom
Does Paul say he is just giving his opinion and not God’s (1 Cor: 7:6, 10, 25)? Explain.
No, he is using 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 can never improve but only mar our relationship with God
1 Cor. 3:9 divides all people into three categories. What are they?
Lost, carnal, spiritual
In 1 Cor. 3:15 Paul says while one might be saved, what could be totally in vain?
Our work or lifetime of ministry
In 1 Cor. 3:16-17 Paul says we shouldn’t defile what? Why?
Our body because it is the temple of God
In 1 Cor. 4:3-4 Paul says he doesn’t let two things judge him. What are they?
Himself and others
According to Paul what judgment is decisive?
God