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Midterm Flashcards

1
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What had the church of Corinth forgotten they were called to be?

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Saints

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What does the literal greek meaning of the word saints mean?

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Holy ones

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3
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In 1 Corinthains 1:3 Paul draws distinction between two things and implying we receive something only trough both. Explain this.

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Father, Son language so we can accept God through Christ as the mediator.

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4
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Who informed Paul of divisions at Corinth?

How does this speak to our actions regarding leadership?

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  • House of Chloe

- Follow leaders because they are spiritual

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5
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When Paul says he’s writing to the church (ecclesia) what does this literally mean?

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Called out ones

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What was the division at Corinth centered on?

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  • Promoting “words of wisdom” above the cross

- Impressed with individual leaders

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7
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Who are the two people groups Paul is referring to in 1 Corinthians 1:20?

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  • Greek Philosopher

- Jewish Scribes

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Why did Paul not speaking with enticing or man’s wisdom?

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  • No one is higher than God.

- If they moved under someone else’s ministry they would be ok.

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9
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Does Paul say he is just giving his opinion and not God’s (1 Cor. 7:6, 10, 25)? Explain.

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The command is rooted in his authority as an apostle.

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10
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In 1 Corinthains 2:14 who does Paul say has nothing to offer the church?

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A natural man who has no impartation

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What does man’s wisdom not do according to Paul, and what does man’s wisdom do to the church according to Paul?

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  • It can never improve because it can’t understand spiritual things.
  • It does however mar our relationship with God
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1 Corinthians 3:9 divides all people into thee categories. What are they?

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  • Lost
  • Carnal
  • Spiritual
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13
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In 1 Corinthians 3:15 Paul says while one might be saved, what could be totally in vain?

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Our work or labor

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14
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In 1 Cor. 3:16-17 Paul says we shouldn’t defile what? Why?

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  • The temple

- God will destroy you

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15
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In 1 Cor. 4:3-4 Paul says he doesn’t let two things judge him. What are they?

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  • Man

- Himself

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16
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According to Paul what judgement is decisive?

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Judgement of the Lord

17
Q

In 1 Cor. 4:8 Paul shows the Corinthians thought they were better than who?

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Apostles

18
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Why were some puffed up with pride according to Paul?

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They assumed he was not returning (to correct their wrong doing).

19
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What was the horrific case of immorality Paul was addresses regarding one called a brother in Christ?

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Fornication w/ his fathers wife

20
Q

In 1 Cor. 5:6 Paul alludes to leaven defiling the whole lump. What does he mean?

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Sin was corrupting the whole church

21
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What type of fornicator (as well as others mentioned) does Paul say not to keep company with?

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Willful Sinners

22
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What two things does Paul say the Corinthians will judge that is greater than mere lawsuits?

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  • Angels

- The world

23
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What were the two extremes regarding the body in Greek culture?

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Rigorous Asceticism- Punishment to the body

Indulgence- Pleasure the body

24
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In what two ways are we to glorify God? What does this refute that is common today?

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  • Body and Spirit

- God only cares about the heart

25
Q

Does Paul say divorce is never an option unless an unbeliever leaves the saved spouse?

A

No, he is addressing a specific issue in Corinth.

26
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How does understanding that Paul is addressing specific issues regarding new converts asking whether they must leave an unsaved spouse lend clarity to Paul’s discussion on divorce here?

A

It lets us know he is not making a blanket statement.

27
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Does Paul endorse slavery in when addressing social status as Christians (1 Cor. 7:12)?

A

No

28
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Does Paul say a man can be saved by his wife’s life as a Christian? Explain.

A

No, he might be led to salvation by her example

29
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How does the qualifier from 1 Cor. 7:26 speak to Paul saying it’s preferable not to marry?

A

Present Distress

30
Q

What does Paul say our rights to exercise Christian freedom belong to?

A

Jesus

31
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If we have an attitude that says “I can do this no matter who it hurts…” who do we sin against? What will be the result?

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Jesus, You will go to hell

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