1. Overview of Salvation History 2000 BC 1500 586 4 BC 30 AD 51-52 54-55 65-68 AbrahamExodusJudaen CaptivityJesus Born Jesus Death and Resurrection Paul in Corinth 18 mo. 1 Cor. From EphesusPaul Executed

2. Saul the Pharisee 35 AD Conversion 48-49Commissioned in Antioch First missionary journey Acts 13-14 Galatians written? 50-51 Paul and Barnabas go to Cyprus and Galatia Second missionary journey Paul travels to Asia, Macedonia and Achaia (in Corinth 18 months) Acts 16-18; 1 st and 2 nd Thessalonians written 52-56 Paul travels to Asia (Ephesus), Macedonia and Corinth Third missionary journey Acts 19-20; 1 st and 2 nd Corinthians and Romans written; Galatians written?

4. Paul’s 1 st Missionary Journey

5. Paul’s 2 nd Missionary Journey

6. Paul’s 3rd Missionary Journey

9. Temple of Apollo

10. Temple of Aphrodite atop the Acrocorinth 1800 ft. above sea level

11. Corinth Paul in Corinth 18 months (Acts 18) LA, NYC & Las Vegas all in 1 place Greeks, Romans and Jews there Paul met Priscilla & Aquila Silas & Timothy came to Corinth while Paul was there Paul sent Apollos there from Ephesus

12. Christian Life in a Corinthian World

13. Corinth and Contemporary Culture Corinth in Paul’s day Prostitution Very wealthy city—major port city Known for wealth and immorality 46 BC, repopulated by melting pot of people Pagan worship US in our day Prostitution/pornography? Wealth and trade? Known for wealth and immorality? Melting pot of people? Many gods?

14. Corinthian Church Correction Immaturity –Divisions in the church –Divisions in worldview –Divisions in daily living –Divisions in doctrine Immorality

15. Christian living in a Corinthian World Christian life of maturity –In the Church –In worldview –In holy living –In essential doctrines Christian life of morality

16. Life Application Question 1 Some of us come from a rich heritage of faith. Others of us came to faith out of very worldly circumstances like Corinth. In general, what are some advantages and disadvantages of each situation?

17. Life Application Question 2 Choose no more than five traits that define what it means to be a “mature Christian”. Why is maturity important in the church? Be prepared to share your group’s 5 traits with the class.

18. Life Application Question 3 How does the morality of our culture shape the Church and what are the implications for evangelism and discipleship?

19. Life Application Question 4 Have you ever personally experienced or observed church infighting? What were the consequences?