Midterm Flashcards
What had the church of Corinth forgotten they were called to be?
Saints
What does the literal greek meaning of the word saints mean?
Holy ones
In 1 Corinthains 1:3 Paul draws distinction between two things and implying we receive something only trough both. Explain this.
Father, Son language so we can accept God through Christ as the mediator.
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
When Paul says he’s writing to the church (ecclesia) what does this literally mean?
Called out ones
What was the division at Corinth centered on?
- Promoting “words of wisdom” above the cross
- Impressed with individual leaders
Who are the two people groups Paul is referring to in 1 Corinthians 1:20?
- Greek Philosopher
- Jewish Scribes
Why did Paul not speaking with enticing or man’s wisdom?
- No one is higher than God.
- If they moved under someone else’s ministry they would be ok.
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 Corinthains 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 because it can’t understand spiritual things.
- It does however mar our relationship with God
1 Corinthians 3:9 divides all people into thee categories. What are they?
- Lost
- Carnal
- Spiritual
In 1 Corinthians 3:15 Paul says while one might be saved, what could be totally in vain?
Our work or labor
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?
- Man
- Himself
According to Paul what judgement is decisive?
Judgement of the Lord
In 1 Cor. 4:8 Paul shows the Corinthians thought they were better than who?
Apostles
Why were some puffed up with pride according to Paul?
They assumed he was not returning (to correct their wrong doing).
What was the horrific case of immorality Paul was addresses regarding one called a brother in Christ?
Fornication w/ his fathers wife
In 1 Cor. 5:6 Paul alludes to leaven defiling the whole lump. What does he mean?
Sin was corrupting the whole church
What type of fornicator (as well as others mentioned) does Paul say not to keep company with?
Willful Sinners
What two things does Paul say the Corinthians will judge that is greater than mere lawsuits?
- Angels
- The world
What were the two extremes regarding the body in Greek culture?
Rigorous Asceticism- Punishment to the body
Indulgence- Pleasure the body
In what two ways are we to glorify God? What does this refute that is common today?
- Body and Spirit
- God only cares about the heart
Does Paul say divorce is never an option unless an unbeliever leaves the saved spouse?
No, he is addressing a specific issue in Corinth.
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?
It lets us know he is not making a blanket statement.
Does Paul endorse slavery in when addressing social status as Christians (1 Cor. 7:12)?
No
Does Paul say a man can be saved by his wife’s life as a Christian? Explain.
No, he might be led to salvation by her example
How does the qualifier from 1 Cor. 7:26 speak to Paul saying it’s preferable not to marry?
Present Distress
What does Paul say our rights to exercise Christian freedom belong to?
Jesus
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?
Jesus, You will go to hell
