1 Corinthians

Corinth was in Greece Established 6000 BC Port Town of 650,000 (in Paul's day)

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What was important to the Corinthians? Greek Philosophy Art and Culture Worship of

Gods/Goddesses Physical Beauty Man's Wisdom

Man's Knowledge Sports Education Intellectual Pride Worship and adulation

of men who are wise

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Paul knew there were problems in the church at Corinth because: Apollos was there (Acts 19:1) Stephanas and his two friends who had visited Paul

told him (1 Cor 16:17) The “household of Cloe” (1Cor. 1:11)

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Read 1 Cor. 1:1-31 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 with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours:

3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Paul had written this letter to (1:2) ___ in Corinth and you also discovered that Paul affirmed that the members of this Church of God in Corinth were (1:2) ____and (1:2) __. Then Paul proceeded to thank (1:4)____ for these "saints" who had been "called to be holy", because they had been (1:5)___because they had believed (1:6)______ about (1:6) ____.

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Paul has concern for the Church He wants the best for them

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So why did Paul write this letter?

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1 Corinthians 1:10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord

Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought.

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1 Corinthians 1:11 My brothers, some from Chloe's household have

informed me that there are quarrels among you.

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Why did Paul Write this letter Paul heard that there were divisions in the church

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Another reason Paul wrote this letter? 1 Corinthians is divided into two main sections:

1 Cor. 1:1 – 6:20 1 Cor. 7:1 – 16:24

Look at 1 Cor. 7:1

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1 Cor 7:1a Now for the matters you wrote about:

Addressing questions and concerns

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The “Now Concerning's” 1Cor 7:1

Marriage 1Cor 8:1

Food sacrificed to idols 1Cor 12:1

Spiritual Gifts

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The “Now Concerning's” 1Cor 15:1

The resurrection of Christ 1Cor 16:1

Tithing

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5 Main “topics” Marriage Food / sacrifices Spiritual gifts Christ's resurrection Tithing

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Paul wrote the letter to the Church at Corinth To address divisions and quarrels To answer specific questions the Church had

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Future lessons: Discover the advice Paul gave about divisions See the answers to the Church's questions