Exam 2 Flashcards
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prison epistles, what are they and when were they written?
Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon
Written during Paul’s 1st Roman imprisonment , 60-02AD
When was the church established? What issue did they have?
During Paul’s 2nd missionary journey
Church had immaturity issues
Prison epistles focus on…
Christology
All 4 epistles mention…
An imprisonment for the cause of Christ
Prison epistles are specifically marked by…
Their special emphasis on the person of Christ
Theme of 1 Corinthians
The cross of Christ transforms lives
How many letters did Paul write to the Corinthians?
1st lost letter= 1st letter
1 Corinthians= 2nd letter
2nd lost letter= 3rd letter
2 Corinthians= 4th letter
Paul writes 4 letters
Date and place of writing of 1st Corinthians
55AD
Written during Paul’s 3rd missionary journey
Written from Ephesus
Why does Paul write to the Corinthians?
Correct problems and answer questions
1st Corinthians= instruction of idolatry and Christian freedom
8:1-11:1
1st Corinthians= the solution (6:7-11)
Forgiveness and humility
1st Corinthians= the price paid
We belong to God
1st Corinthians = the dwelling place of God
Our body is Gods temple
1st Corinthians=The issue of divisions
1:10-17
1 Corinthians= the cause of divisions
1:18-4:21
1:18-34 = a misunderstanding of the message of Christ
3:5-4:21= a misunderstanding of the messenger of Christ
1st Corinthians KEY
Christians freedom should be used to love others and glorify God
1st Corinthians 5:5= excommunicating the sinner through….. for the sinners repentance & the holiness of the church
Church discipline
1st Corinthians= Paul introduces an answer to questions they wrote to him about with the phrase….
Now concerning
The ultimate issue in the church of Corinth
Selfish pride that is puffed up, arrogant and self-centered
Key chapters of 1st Corinthians= chapter 6
Lawsuits and the believer
What were chapters 1-6 in 1st Corinthians written for?
Problems in the church, an attempt to correct 2 main issues in the church: divisions in the church (1-4) and immorality (5-6)
What were chapters 7-16 in 1st Corinthians written for?
Questions from the church
Key chapters in 1st Corinthians= chapter 15
The importance of the resurrection
Key chapters of 1st Corinthians= chapters 12-14
The believers spiritual gifts