SUMMARY—. This letter begins with a salutation and Paul’s words of thanksgiving, which serve as more than customary courtesy, but actually introduce us to the content of the entire letter (1:1-9). He mentions the unity of the church (1:2), its purity …
1 Corinthians Overview Chart. View Chuck Swindoll's chart of 1 Corinthians, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses.
1st Corinthians Study Guide. The First Epistle To The Corinthians. A Study Guide With Introductory Comments, Summaries, Outlines, And Review Questions. MARK A. COPELAND. Table Of Contents.
1 CORINTHIANS: TRUE WISDOM FOR THE SAINTS IN SIN CITY “The word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 AUTHOR AND DATE: The Apostle Paul, 54-55AD1
I. Introduction 1:1-9 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together
Feb 1, 2021 · 1. Read 1 Corinthians 1:1- 17 and in your own words pull out the main thought of this passage. 2. What is Paul thanking God for in verse 4? 3. How were they made rich in Christ, according to verse 5? 4. What are they waiting for, according to verse 7? 5. Summarize Paul’s appeal to them in verse 10. 6. State the problem, according to verses 11 ...
STUDY GUIDE 1 CORINTHIANS SESSION 1 Session 1: Getting Oriented As we begin our study of 1 Corinthians, we need to clarify our expectations, learn about Corinth in AD 50, and discuss the letter opening to set the stage for the following sessions. PREPARATION 1. 1. Read the lesson outline and plan any adjustments necessary for your group. 2.
1 Corinthians has five parts. Chapters 1-4 introduce the divisions in the church. 5-7 focus on sexual ethics. 8-10 describe love as the ultimate ethic. 11-14 address unity in gatherings. And 15-16 define Jesus’ resurrection hope for all.
In 1 Corinthians 1:1–9, Paul reveals that God’s people are first and foremost defined by the peace and grace given to them through Jesus, which in turn is a basis and mandate for their sanctification. Reflection and Discussion. y, 1 Corinthians 1:1–9. Then review the following sections and write your own notes concerning . Greeting (1 Cor. 1:1–3)
1 Corinthians 1:14-17 INTRODUCTION 1. An objection commonly raised concerning the necessity of baptism is based on Paul’s statement to the church at Corinth - cf. 1 Co 1:14-17 a. Note Paul’s words: “For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel...” - …