A walk through first and second corinthians rev colin hurt 3-4 mar2017

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A WALK THROUGH FIRST AND SECOND CORINTHIANS

SSMCSUNGAI WAY-SUBANGMETHODISTC H U R C H


FIRST CORINTHIANS

THE PATHWAY TO HOLINESS

A WALK THROUGH FIRST AND SECOND

CORINTHIANS


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PAUL'S DESCRIPTION OF THE CHURCH.(1:4-9)• They are recipients of grace.

• They are enriched.

• They are an evidence of the veracity of the testimony of Christ.

• They possess all spiritual gifts. (charismata)

• They are living in eager anticipation of the return of Christ.

• Paul is confident of their ultimate perseverance.


PROBLEMS ADDRESSED BY PAUL. (1:10-6:20)

• THE PROBLEM OF DIVISION (1:10-3:23)• An exhortation to unity. (v.10-16)• A contrast between human and divine wisdom.

(1:17-31)• A contrast between human wisdom and divine

revelation. (2:1-3:4)• The necessity of having a true concept of the

Christian ministry. (3:5-23)


THE PROBLEM OF INCORRECT ATTITUDE TO CHRISTIAN MINISTERS. (4:1-21)

• The church's attitude towards apostles. (v.1-2)

• The apostle's attitude towards himself. (v.3-5)

• The example of Paul and Apollos. (v.6)

• The lowly position of the apostles. (v.7-16)

• The practical application of this. (v.17-21)

The church's attitude towards apostles. (v.1-2)


THE PROBLEM OF IMMORALITY IN THE CHURCH. (5:1-13, 6:9-20)

• The case at Corinth .

• The attitude of the church. (v.2)

• Paul's attitude. (v.3-5)

• The reasons for this action. (v.6-8)

• Other reasons for discipline. (v.9-11)

• The final commandment. (v.12-13)


A RETURN TO THE PROBLEM OF IMMORALITY. (6:9-20)

• Those excluded from the kingdom.

• The contrast with believers.

• The principle of liberty.


THE PROBLEM OF LITIGATION BETWEEN BELIEVERS. (6:1-8)

• The principle stated.

• The reasons given.

• The principle amplified.


QUESTIONS ASKED BY THE CORINTHIANS. (7:1-10:33)• THE QUESTION OF MARRIAGE. (7:1-40)

• The need to marry. (v.1-9)• The need to stay married. (7:10-16)• The need to stay as we are. (7:17-24)• Advice to the single. (7:25-35)• Advice to fathers. (7:36-38 Cf. NIV footnote)• Advice to widows. (7:39-40)


THE QUESTION OF FOOD OFFERED TO IDOLS. (8:1-13 + 10:14-33)

• Knowledge versus love. (8:1-3)• Knowledge concerning idols. (8:4-8)• The supremacy of love. (8:9-13)• The principle stated. (10:14)• The importance of fellowship. (10:15-18)• The reality of demons. (10:19-21)• The closing principle. (10:22)• The principles applied. (10:23-33)


FURTHER DISCUSSION ON CHRISTIAN LIBERTY .

(9:1-27)

• Questions concerning Christian liberty. (v.1-12)

• Superseding Christian liberty. (v.12-18)

• The extension of this principle. (v.19-23)

• The dangers of violating this principle. (v.24-27)


THE NEED TO STAY ON OUR FEET. (10:1-13)

• The provision for Israel by God. (v.1-4)

• The punishment of Israel by God. (v.5-10)

• The principles for the church. (v.11-13)


MORE PROBLEMS ADDRESSED BY PAUL. (11:2-15:58)• THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN.

(11:2-16)

• The importance of the teachings. (v.2)

• The principle of headship. (v.3 .cf.Ep.5:23-33)

• The application to prayer and prophecy. (v.4-16)

• Paul bases this upon the order of creation (v.8).


• Paul also bases it upon the purpose of creation (v.9).

• Paul also bases it upon the presence of angels (v.10).

• Paul bases it upon mutual dependence (v.11-12).

• Paul bases it upon natural revelation (v.13-15).

• Paul will allow no opposition to this truth (v.16).


THE BREAKING OF BREAD SERVICE. (11:17-34)

• The breaking of bread is an ordinance.

• The breaking of bread is an opportunity.

• The breaking of bread is an occasion.


THE MANIFESTATIONS OF THE SPIRIT. (12:1-14:40)

• SPIRITUAL MANIFESTATIONS. (12:4-7)

• EXAMPLES OF SPIRITUAL MANIFESTATIONS. (12:8-10)

• SPIRITUAL MANIFESTATIONS AND THE BODY. (12:12-31)

• SPIRITUAL MANIFESTATIONS AND THE INDIVIDUAL (12:31-14:1)

• A CONTRAST BETWEEN TONGUES AND PROPHECY (14:2-25}

• ORDER IN PUBLIC MEETINGS (14:26-40)


THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD. (15:1-58)

• The contents of the gospel. (v.1-11)

• The heart of the gospel - resurrection. (v.12-58)

• The necessity of the resurrection. (v.12-19)

• The purpose of the resurrection. (v.20-22)

• The order of the resurrection. (v.23)

• The triumph of the resurrection. (v.24-28)


• The importance of the resurrection (v.29-34)

• The manner of the resurrection. (v.35-49)

• A description of the resurrection. (v.50-57)

• An exhortation in the light of resurrection. (v.58)


FINAL INSTRUCTIONS (16:1-24)

• MONEY (v.1-4).

• PLANS (v.5-9).

• LEADERS (v.10-18).

• GREETINGS (v.19-24).


A WALK THROUGH FIRST AND SECOND

CORINTHIANS

SECOND CORINTHIANS

THE HEAR T OF THE SERVANT OF GOD


THE SUFFERINGS OF THE SERVANT OF GOD. (1:3-11)

• The description of the troubles.

• The Deliverer from the troubles.

• The design in the troubles.


THE DILEMMA FACING THE SERVANT OF GOD. (1:12-2:11)

• The apostle's conduct. (v.12-13)

• The apostle's acceptance. (v.14)

• The apostle's plans. (v.15-2:11)


THE NEW COVENANT AND THE SERVANT OF GOD. (2:12-3:18)

• The ministers of the new covenant. (2:12-3:6)

• The magnificence of the new covenant. (3:7-18)


THE CHARACTERISITICS OF THE SERVANT OF GOD. (4:1-6:13)

• The characteristics of his preaching. (v.1-2)

• The importance of his preaching. (v.3-6)

• The hardships endured for the sake of the message. (4:7-18)

• The eternal rewards resulting from the message. (5:1-10)

• The ministry of reconciliation. (5:11-6:2)

• How to recognise true ministers. (6:3-13)


AN EXHORTATION FROM THE SERVANT OF GOD. (6:14-7:1)

• The exhortation. (v.14)

• The reasons. (v.15-16)

• The Scriptural foundation. (v.17-18)

• The spiritual response. (7:1)


THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SERVANT OF GOD AND THE CHURCH. (7:2-16)

• The desire for a heart relationship. (7:2)• The desire for a pure relationship.• The intensity of that relationship.• The church's attitude towards the true servant. (v.7)• The purpose of discipline.• The rewards for the servant of God.

(v.13-15)


MONEY AND THE SERVANT OF GOD. (8:1-9:15)

• The model for giving.(8:1-5)

• The methods of giving.(8:6-15)

• The maxims of giving.(9:5-15)


THE AUTHORITY OF THE SERVANT OF GOD. (10:1-18)

• The example of Christ. (v.1)

• Some opinions of Paul. (v.1-2)

• The actual authority of Paul. (v.3-6)

• The purpose of Paul's authority. (v.7-8)

• Further opinions about Paul. (v.9-11)

•How to make an assessment of ministry. (v.12-18)


A CONTRAST WITH THE SERVANT OF GOD. (11:1-33)

• Paul's foolishness. (v.1)

• Paul's jealousy. (v.2)

• Paul's fear. (v.3-4)

• Paul's apostleship. (v.5-12)

• A description of false apostles. (v.13-15)

• A contrast between the true and false. (v.16-33)


THE SOURCE OF THE STRENGTH OF THE SERVANT OF GOD. (12:1-10).

• The revelation received. (v.1-4)

• The danger averted. (v.5-10)


THE MOTIVATION OF THE SERVANT OF GOD. (12:11-13:10)

• No great opinion of himself. (v11-12)

• The desire not to be a burden. (v.13-18)

• The desire to strengthen the church. (v.19)

• The desire for the purity of the church. (v.20-13:10)


FINAL EXHORTATIONS. (13:11-14)

• Aim for perfection.

• Be of one mind.

• Live in peace.


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A walk through first and second corinthians rev colin hurt 3-4 mar2017