1. 1 Corinthians 1-4

2. 1 Corinthians Paul is the author of 1 Corinthians He had written at least one other letter, unfortunately we have no record of the earlier letter

3. 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 1-4 *For a year and a half Paul established the Church in Corinth during his second missionary journey around A.D. 50 *The Corinthian Saints became divided and combined pagan beliefs and rituals with some of the true gospel principles and ordinances Paul had taught them.

4. Historical Background: *Corinth is on an isthmus connecting mainland Greece with the Peloponnesian peninsula. This is a choice land for commerce, philosophy, and religion from the East and the West. *Religious culture included idol worship. People worshiped in 12 temples throughout the city. They also engaged in immoral behavior. *Paul wrote to these members during his 3 rd missionary journey.

5. The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians In The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians: *The body is a temple for the Holy Spirit. *Gives instructions regarding missionaries and marriage *Explains the gifts of the Spirit *Virtues of Charity *Encouragement to the Corinthian Saints to be unified.

6. Testimony of Paul to the Corinthians: Jesus Christ died for our sins, and believes in the resurrection and baptism for the dead. (1 Corinthians 15)

7. Church members are to be unified and avoid contention 1 Corinthians 1:9-13 Ephesians 2:19-22 Ephesians 4:11-14 D&C 38:25-27 God chooses humble people to preach the gospel by the power of the Holy Ghost 1 Corinthians 1:17-31 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 D&C 1:18-20,23 God’s wisdom is greater than man’s and can only be learned through the Holy Ghost 1 Corinthians 2:1-14 Mosiah 3:19 Gospel knowledge is built upon the foundation of Jesus Christ and grows line upon line 1 Corinthians 3:1-15 2 Nephi 28:30 1 Corinthians 1-4

8. 1 Corinthians 1 True Saints are perfectly united in the same mind and in the same judgment Preach the gospel and save souls The gospel is preached by the weak and the simple Missionaries are not weak--meek

9. 1 Corinthians 2 The gospel is preached by the power of the Spirit The Spirit reveals all things to the Saints The unrepentant natural man cannot receive the things of the Spirit of God

10. 1 Corinthians 3 Milk comes before meat in the Church Men’s works will be tried by fire The Saints are the temple of God, and if they are faithful, they will inherit all things

11. 1 Corinthians 4 Christ’s ministers must be faithful The Apostles suffer, minister, and keep the faith The kingdom of God is not in word but in power

12. 1 Corinthians 1-4  UtteranceWords spoken  Fellowship of his SonCloseness to or fellowship with Christ as member of His Church  CephasPeter  PrudentSensible, learned  DisputerPhilosopher  Foolish, weak, base things Humble followers of Jesus Christ  PrincesRulers  Spiritually discernedUnderstood through the Holy Ghost  Counsels of the heartsSecrets or motives of the heart  Being defamed, we intreatWhen we are lied about, we seek to settle differences  Offscouringwaste, garbage