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 were called to be saints
Haggias- 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 Corinthians 1:3 Paul draws a distinction between two things and implying we receive something only through both. Explain.
God our Father and the man Jesus
We receive grace and peace through both
(1:3)
Who informed Paul of the divisions at Corinth? How does this speak to our actions regarding leadership?
The house of Chloe
We should tell our leaders what we know
(1:11)
What was the division at Corinth centered on?
Preacher Religion
1:12
Why did Paul not speak with enticing words or mans wisdom?
Paul wanted to reason with them from the Scriptures
2:4
In 1 Corinthians 2:14 who does Paul say has nothing to offer the Church?
The natural man
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
2:16
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
2:16
1 Corinthians 3:1 divides all people into three categories. What are they?
The lost, spiritual, and the carnal
In Corinthians 3:15 Paul says while one might be saved, what could be totally “in vain”?
Our labor (ministry) could be in vain
In Corinthians 3:16+17 Paul says we shouldn’t defile what? Why?
The temple (body) God will destroy
In 1 Corinthians 4:3-4 Paul says he doesn’t let two things judge him. What are they?
The judgement of men + the judgement of ones self
According to Paul what judgement is decisive?
The judgement of the Lord
4:4
In 1 Corinthians 4:8 Paul shows the Corinthians thought they were better than whom?
The apostles (their spiritual fathers)
Why were some puffed up with pride according to Paul?
Arrogance/ pride
4:18
What was the horrific case of immorality Paul addresses regarding one called a brother in Christ?
Someone was sleeping with their fathers wife
5:1
In 1 Corinthians 5:6 Paul alludes to even defiling the whole lump. What does he mean?
A small amount of sin affects the whole church
What type of fornicator (as well as others mentioned) does Paul say not to keep company with?
Fornicators of this world
5:10
What two things does Paul say the Corinthians will judge that is greater than mere lawsuits?
The world, angels
6:2+3
What were the two extremes regarding the body in Greek culture?
One extreme is that the body is unimportant and should be punished, the other extreme is that the body is diminished and should be indulged.
(6:12)
In what two ways are we to glorify God? What does this refute that is common today?
In body and in spirit.
Spirituality is directly tied to your body.
(6:20)
Does Paul say divorce is never an option unless an unbeliever leaves a saved spouse? Explain.
No. Paul is answering for a specific case in Corinth.
How does the 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?
This is not the only case that scripture speaks to this
7:14
Does Paul endorse slavery when addressing social status as Christians? (1 Corinthians 7:21)
No. He is saying social status shouldn’t affect your allegiance to Christ.
Does Paul say a man can be saved by his wife’s life as a Christian? Explain.
No. Every man is called to abide with God
7:24
How does the qualifier from 1 Corinthians 7:26 speak to Paul saying it’s preferable not to marry?
A past occurrence resulting in a present condition
