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

The forgot that they were called to be saints (Holy Ones)

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Called out ones

Question 3

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

Answer 3

The God our Father/Lord Jesus Christ language. He’s saying that we only receive grace and peace through the mediator Jesus Christ.

Question 4

What was the division at Corinth centered on?

Answer 4

Preacher religion

Question 5

What was the division at Corinth centered on?

Answer 5

Preacher religion and promoting mans wisdom above the cross

Question 6

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

Answer 6

if its in human speech and human wisdom because someone smarter and more eloquent will come along

Question 7

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

Answer 7

No, he is saying it is God inspired and autorotated

Question 8

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

Answer 8

The temple of God (our body), because it is Holy, and we are the temple

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 does not understand spiritual things, it does not improve but only mars the spirituality of God

Question 10

According to Paul what judgment is decisive?

Answer 10

The Lords judgment is what is decisive and binding

Question 11

In 1 Cor. 3:15 Paul says while one might be saved, what could be totally “in vain”?

Answer 11

Our work in the natural world
but our work in the spiritual can be preserved if we labor correctly. this is why the focus of a minister shouldn’t be in planting more churches necessarily but in actually winning souls.

Question 12

Why were some puffed up with pride according to Paul?

Answer 12

They had assumed that Paul was not coming arrogance/pride was the reason for their secret ritualism.

Question 13

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

Answer 13

A member of the Church was sleeping with his step-mother

Question 14

According to Paul what judgment is decisive?

Answer 14

The Lords judgment

Question 15

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

Answer 15

willful sinners. any man that is called a brother

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Paul explains that unless it be of fornication they should not divorce. But if an unbeliever so chooses to, then let the other remain unmarried or be reconciled to their spouse.

Question 17

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

Answer 17

willful sinners.

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Angels and the world

Question 19

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

Answer 19

body was unimportant and there for to be treated to rigorous asceticism

took same view of the diminished role of the body, said it should be indulged with every appetite and desire

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Body and spirit. that your spirituality is directly tied to your body

Question 21

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 21

cant remarry unless adultery has been committed

Question 22

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

Answer 22

no. ones social status should never effect their allegiance to Christ. He even says the taking an opportunity to freedom is good if one can

Question 23

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

Answer 23

No, he’s simply saying that the belief of one causes the marriage to be accepted by god

Question 24

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

Answer 24

It’s only speaking to the present destress that it might be wise to wait

Question 25

Who does Paul say our rights to exercise Christian freedoms belong to?

Answer 25

To God

Question 26

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?

Answer 26

God, loss of presence?