Life and Epistles of Paul Day 2 Preaching in Corinth and Ephesus and writing I Corinthians
Pentecost Saul’s Conversion AD 34 AD 30 To Tarsus AD 37 Comes to Antioch AD 42 First Journey AD Second Journey Paul was probably born about AD 1, so his age would match the dates on this chart. 2 Thessalonians AD 52 1 Thessalonians AD 52 AD 51-54
Market Place Bema Acropolis Oratory & Worldly Wisdom Dishonest Business Dealing Immorality
Idol’s Temples Banqueting, Drunkenness and Revelry
Paul and Corinth – Acts Worked making tents (Acts 18:3) Worked making tents (Acts 18:3) Encouraged by Silas & Tim. (18:5) Encouraged by Silas & Tim. (18:5) Converted Crispus (18:8) Converted Crispus (18:8) Many baptized (18:8) Many baptized (18:8) Continued 1 yr. 6 mo. (18:11) Continued 1 yr. 6 mo. (18:11) Jew’s Suit dismissed (18:12-17) Jew’s Suit dismissed (18:12-17) Left for Syria via Ephesus (18:18) Left for Syria via Ephesus (18:18) Aquila & Priscilla go with him as far as Ephesus (18:18-19) Aquila & Priscilla go with him as far as Ephesus (18:18-19)
Paul Apollos comes to Ephesus Chloe’s family Questions Paul writes First Corinthians from Ephesus
Contents of 1 st Corinthians Correction of Reported Conditions Correction of Reported Conditions -- Division involving preachers (1-4) -- Immorality (5-6) Answering Questions asked (7-14) Answering Questions asked (7-14) Argument for Resurrection (15) Argument for Resurrection (15) Collection for Saints in Jerusalem Collection for Saints in Jerusalem Desire to remain in Ephesus, but “Many adversaries” (16:5) Desire to remain in Ephesus, but “Many adversaries” (16:5)
Paul and Corinth Tent Making (Acts 18:3) Tent Making (Acts 18:3) Silas & Tim from Mac. (18:5) Silas & Tim from Mac. (18:5) Converted Crispus (18:8) Converted Crispus (18:8) Many baptized (18:8) Many baptized (18:8) Aquila & Priscilla (18:18) Aquila & Priscilla (18:18) Apollos in Achaia (18:27-28) Apollos in Achaia (18:27-28) Planned trip thru Mac. (19:21) Planned trip thru Mac. (19:21) Reports & questions from Corinth Reports & questions from Corinth 1 Cor. 9:6-7 1 Cor. 9:6-7 2 Cor. 11:8,9 2 Cor. 11:8,9 1 Cor. 1:14 1 Cor. 1:14 1 Cor. 1: Cor. 1: Cor. 16:19 1 Cor. 16:19 1 Cor. 3:6 1 Cor. 3:6 1 Cor.16:5 1 Cor.16:5 1 Cor. 1:11, 7:1 1 Cor. 1:11, 7:1 1 st Letter
Allusions to Corinthian Influences Human wisdom and oratory (1:17—2:16) Human wisdom and oratory (1:17—2:16) Dishonest Business (5:10; 6:1-10) Dishonest Business (5:10; 6:1-10) Immorality (5:1-13; 6:9-20) Immorality (5:1-13; 6:9-20) Idolatry (Chapters 8-10) Idolatry (Chapters 8-10) PRIDE – “Puffed up” appears 6 times
“Many Adversaries” in Ephesus force Paul’s departure before he hears how letter was received (Acts 19) Hopes to find Titus (2 Cor. 2:12-13) “No rest” till Titus comes (2 Cor. 7:5-6) Titus brings good report from Corinth (2 Cor. 7:6-11) Some still denied Paul’s apostleship Paul Writes Second Corinthians Letter
2 nd Corinthians ( written from Corinth) Reports narrow escape from Asia (1:8-11) Advises reception of one disciplined (2:5-11) Discusses Apostolic ministry (chap. 1-6) Urges fulfillment of promise to give (8-9) -- Liberality of Macedonians (8:1-5) Exposes false apostles, comparing his “credentials” with theirs (10-13) Promises to visit Corinth (13)
Pentecost Saul’s Conversion AD 34 AD 30 To Tarsus AD 37 Comes to Antioch AD 42 First Journey AD Second Journey AD Third Journey AD I Thessalonians AD 52 2 Thessalonians AD 52 1 Corinthians AD 57 2 Corinthians AD 57 Paul was probably born about AD 1, so his age would closely match the dates on this chart.