The big problem at Corinth was that they had ultimately forgot they were called to be something. What was it and what does the literal Greek rendering mean?
Holy ones
Haggios = Saints
When Paul says he’s writing to the Church (ecclesia) what does this literally mean?
Called out ones
In 1 Cor. 1:3 Paul draws a distinction between two things and implying we receive something only through both. Explain this.
Father/Son language
we receive grace and peace through the mediator Christ Jesus
Who informed Paul of divisions at Corinth? How does this speak to our actions regarding leadership?
The leadership of the house of Chloe
We should not follow a preacher because of his personality, but because of his spirtuality
What was the division at Corinth centered on?
Preacher worship and promoting mans wisdom above the cross
In 1 Cor. 2:14 who does Paul say has nothing to offer the Church?
The natural man
Why did Paul not speak with enticing words or man’s wisdom?
Someone more eloquent can always come along
Mans wisdom is not smarter than Gods wisdom
Does Paul say he is just giving his opinion and not God’s (1 Cor: 7:6, 10, 25)? Explain.
No he is using his authority as an apostle
In 1 Cor. 3:16-17 Paul says we shouldn’t defile what? Why?
Our body
We are the temple of God
What does man’s wisdom not do according to Paul, and what does man’s wisdom do to the Church according to Paul?
It does not understand spiritual things
It does not improve your relationship with God, it only mars it
1 Cor. 3:9 divides all people into three categories. What are they?
Lost, Carnal, spiritual
In 1 Cor. 4:8 Paul shows the Corinthians thought they were better than who?
The Apostles
Why were some puffed up with pride according to Paul?
They didn’t think he was coming back, and their ego got in the way
In 1 Cor. 5:6 Paul alludes to leaven defiling the whole lump. What does he mean?
a little corruption can destroy a whole church
How does understanding that Paul is addressing specific issues regarding new converts asking whether they must leave an unsaved spouse lend clarity to Paul’s discussion on divorce here?
This means simply that the belief of one cause the marriage to be (blessed) by God
Who does Paul say our rights to exercise Christian freedoms belong to?
God
Why were some puffed up with pride according to Paul?
They thought he wasn’t coming back
What was the horrific case of immorality Paul addresses regarding one called a brother in Christ?
Fornication with a stepmother
What type of fornicator (as well as others mentioned) does Paul say not to keep company with?
the willful brother
What two things does Paul say the Corinthians will judge that is greater than mere lawsuits?
angels and the world
What were the two extremes regarding the body in Greek culture?
rigorous asceticism- punishes the body
indulgence- pleasures the body
In what two ways are we to glorify God? What does this refute that is common today?
We glorify God in our body and in our spirit
It refutes that God only cares about the internal and not the external
Does Paul say divorce is never an option unless an unbeliever leaves a saved spouse? Explain.
No
It is also justified during adultry
How does understanding that Paul is addressing specific issues regarding new converts asking whether they must leave an unsaved spouse lend clarity to Paul’s discussion on divorce here?
It was in reference to a specific situation in Corinth
Does Paul endorse slavery in when addressing social status as Christians (1 Cor. 7:21)?
No
Does Paul say a man can be saved by his wife’s life as a Christian? Explain.
No
She can lead him to salvation by her example
How does the qualifier from 1 Cor. 7:26 speak to Paul saying it’s preferable not to marry?
Present distress
Who does Paul say our rights to exercise Christian freedoms belong to?
Jesus
If we have an attitude that says “I can do this no matter who it hurts…” who do we sin against? What will be the result?
Christ
We will be lost
Who were the two people groups Paul was referring to in 1 Cor. 1:20
Jewish scribes
Greek philosophers
