MIDTERM

Question 1

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?

Answer 1

They were called to be saints

Haggias- Holy Ones

Question 2

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

Answer 2

He’s writing to the “called out ones”

1:2

Question 3

In 1 Corinthians 1:3 Paul draws a distinction between two things and implying we receive something only through both. Explain.

Answer 3

God our Father and the man Jesus
We receive grace and peace through both
(1:3)

Question 4

Who informed Paul of the divisions at Corinth? How does this speak to our actions regarding leadership?

Answer 4

The house of Chloe
We should tell our leaders what we know
(1:11)

Question 5

What was the division at Corinth centered on?

Answer 5

Preacher Religion

1:12

Question 6

Why did Paul not speak with enticing words or mans wisdom?

Answer 6

Paul wanted to reason with them from the Scriptures

2:4

Question 7

In 1 Corinthians 2:14 who does Paul say has nothing to offer the Church?

Answer 7

The natural man

Question 8

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

Answer 8

It cannot improve but only mar our relationship with God

2:16

Question 9

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

Answer 9

It cannot improve but only mar our relationship with God

2:16

Question 10

1 Corinthians 3:1 divides all people into three categories. What are they?

Answer 10

The lost, spiritual, and the carnal

Question 11

In Corinthians 3:15 Paul says while one might be saved, what could be totally “in vain”?

Answer 11

Our labor (ministry) could be in vain

Question 12

In Corinthians 3:16+17 Paul says we shouldn’t defile what? Why?

Answer 12

The temple (body)
God will destroy

Question 13

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

Answer 13

The judgement of men + the judgement of ones self

Question 14

According to Paul what judgement is decisive?

Answer 14

The judgement of the Lord

4:4

Question 15

In 1 Corinthians 4:8 Paul shows the Corinthians thought they were better than whom?

Answer 15

The apostles (their spiritual fathers)

Question 16

Why were some puffed up with pride according to Paul?

Answer 16

Arrogance/ pride

4:18

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Someone was sleeping with their fathers wife

5:1

Question 18

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

Answer 18

A small amount of sin affects the whole church

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Fornicators of this world

5:10

Question 20

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

Answer 20

The world, angels

6:2+3

Question 21

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

Answer 21

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)

Question 22

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

Answer 22

In body and in spirit.
Spirituality is directly tied to your body.
(6:20)

Question 23

Does Paul say divorce is never an option unless an unbeliever leaves a saved spouse? Explain.

Answer 23

No. Paul is answering for a specific case in Corinth.

Question 24

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?

Answer 24

This is not the only case that scripture speaks to this

7:14

Question 25

Does Paul endorse slavery when addressing social status as Christians? (1 Corinthians 7:21)

Answer 25

No. He is saying social status shouldn’t affect your allegiance to Christ.

Question 26

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

Answer 26

No. Every man is called to abide with God

7:24

Question 27

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

Answer 27

A past occurrence resulting in a present condition