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Class 4: Summary Of 1st Corinthians A C T S Go Tell The Good News! (Part 2) Class 4: Summary Of 1st Corinthians

Paul’s 1st Letter To Corinth REVIEW Written from Ephesus 16:8 Timothy was sent into Macedonia Acts 19:22 Apparently, he was to go to Corinth afterwards 4:17 Paul also planned to go there…even winter 4:19 16:5-7 Paul was not sure if Timothy would arrive in Corinth before he did 16:10-11 We are fairly certain when it was written Paul mentions a “wide (effective) door of service” opening for him 16:9 The events in Acts 19:13-20 fit very well re: this “door” The fake Jewish exorcists are exposed The “name of the Lord” was magnified The Ephesians burning their magic books would have been a tremendous opportunity (a “wide door”)

Paul’s 1st Letter To Corinth REVIEW Some from Chloe’s house came to Ephesus and told Paul about Corinth’s troubles 1:11 There were also previously-written letters…their contents are not revealed in the Scripture One from Paul to Corinth 5:9 One from Corinth to Paul 7:1 Titus apparently carried this letter to Corinth How Corinth received its stern tone would have concerned Paul Titus was instructed to meet Paul in Troas after he left Ephesus…however, Paul did not find him 2 Cor 2:12-13 Paul & Titus later meet in Macedonia…the Corinthians received the letter well and had repented 2 Cor 7:5-16

Paul’s 1st Letter To Corinth REVIEW Basic Outline… Paul reminds them of how blessed they were as a local group of Christians 1:1-9 Paul addresses their internal problems that were threatening their unity 1:10 – 6:20 Paul answers their written questions 7:1 – 16:4 (“Now concerning…”) Paul mentions his plans & gives final exhortations 16:5-24 An epistle where good minded brethren continue to discuss and disagree on many of its points. Careful study is the key!!

Paul’s 1st Letter To Corinth REVIEW Their blessings as a local group of Christians 1:1-9 They were “enriched in Him in everything, in all speech and all knowledge” v. 5 They were “not lacking in any gift” v. 7 God will “confirm them to the end, blameless in the day” of Jesus v. 9 Their internal problems addressed 1:10 – 6:20 1) Division over men 1:10 – 2:16 True wisdom resides with God, not men (preachers) Process of inspiration detailed…natural vs. spiritual man

Paul’s 1st Letter To Corinth Their internal problems addressed 1:10 – 6:20 2) Immature, carnal attitudes 3:1 – 4:21 These hindered their service to God Paul could not speak to them as “spiritual men” but as “babies” cp. Heb 5:12-14 Their need to look to the apostles as their example (attitudes, work, etc.) This was not to shame them, but admonish them 4:14 3) Tolerance of immorality in the church 5:1-13 A member was fornicating with his step-mother…the church did not address it (boasting instead of mourning) Discipline was in order vv. 4-5, 9, 11 A sad commentary…a work many modern-day local churches refuse to practice, ignore cp. 2 Cor 2:6-11

Paul’s 1st Letter To Corinth Their internal problems addressed 1:10 – 6:20 4) Taking each other to civil courts 6:1-11 Going before unbelieving judges re: civil matters Where was the wise among them who could judge? v. 5 Even those who won their cases were “losers” v. 7 A reminder of their past prior to salvation vv. 9-11 5) Other immoralities among the members 6:12-20 A failure to recognize immoral relations with harlots, etc. was more than just “fleshly activity” vv. 15-17 Immorality should be shunned Saints are “bought people” at a “high price” and should glorify God in all bodily activity v. 20

Paul’s 1st Letter To Corinth Their written questions answered 7:1 – 16:4 1) Re: marriage, divorce, & re-marriage 7:1-40 Instructions for the purpose of marriage Instructions for believers married to unbelievers Instructions for virgins KEY VERSE v. 26 2) Re: exercising personal liberties 8:1 – 11:1 In particular…eating meat previously offered to an idol Love edifies…knowledge puffs up Obviously dealing with brethren on different levels of spiritual maturity (young in faith vs. seasoned brethren) Great care MUST be taken to ensure the conscience is not violated 8:7, 9-11, 12-13 10:27-29a Rom 14:22-23 Paul’s example 9:1-15 cp. Acts 18:2-3

Paul’s 1st Letter To Corinth Their written questions answered 7:1 – 16:4 2) Re: exercising personal liberties 8:1 – 11:1 It does seem Paul distinguishes between eating such meat in an idol’s temple vs. eating privately at home 8:10-12 10:20-21, 25-29a KEY VERSE 10:31 3) Re: disorders in the public worship 11:2 – 14:40 Issues with submission 11:2-16 14:34-35 Perversions re: the Lord’s Supper 11:17-34 Quarrels re: saints possessing spiritual gifts 12:1 – 14:40 – Paul deals with both not enough self-esteem and too much self-esteem 12:15-18, 20-21 – The greatest gift = LOVE 13:1-8a – Age of spiritual gifts is over 13:8b-10

Paul’s 1st Letter To Corinth Their written questions answered 7:1 – 16:4 3) Re: disorders in the public worship 11:2 – 14:40 Quarrels re: saints possessing spiritual gifts 12:1 – 14:40 – Purpose for these gifts 14:3-4, 12 – Modern-day applications in an age where these spiritual gifts no longer exist? 4) Re: false teaching on the resurrection 15:1-58 Some taught in Corinth there was no resurrection v. 12 If no resurrection, then Christ has not been raised v. 13 Man is still in sin, & the apostles are liars vv. 15, 17 There will be a resurrection vv. 20-58 Jn 5:28-29 5) Re: the collection for the saints 16:1-4 2 Cor 8:10-11 6) Personal plans & closing exhortations 16:5-24

1st Plans 2 Cor 1:15-16 2nd Plans 1 Cor 16:5-6 Actual Travel Route Acts 20:1 – 21:17

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