midterm Flashcards
(26 cards)
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?
The forgot that they were called to be saints (Holy Ones)
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.
The God our Father/Lord Jesus Christ language. He’s saying that we only receive grace and peace through the mediator Jesus Christ.
What was the division at Corinth centered on?
Preacher religion
What was the division at Corinth centered on?
Preacher religion and promoting mans wisdom above the cross
Why did Paul not speak with enticing words or man’s wisdom?
if its in human speech and human wisdom because someone smarter and more eloquent will come along
Does Paul say he is just giving his opinion and not God’s (1 Cor: 7:6, 10, 25)? Explain
No, he is saying it is God inspired and autorotated
In 1 Cor. 3:16-17 Paul says we shouldn’t defile what? Why?
The temple of God (our body), because it is Holy, and we are the temple
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 but only mars the spirituality of God
According to Paul what judgment is decisive?
The Lords judgment is what is decisive and binding
In 1 Cor. 3:15 Paul says while one might be saved, what could be totally “in vain”?
Our work in the natural world
but our work in the spiritual can be preserved if we labor correctly. this is why the focus of a minister shouldn’t be in planting more churches necessarily but in actually winning souls.
Why were some puffed up with pride according to Paul?
They had assumed that Paul was not coming arrogance/pride was the reason for their secret ritualism.
What was the horrific case of immorality Paul addresses regarding one called a brother in Christ?
A member of the Church was sleeping with his step-mother
According to Paul what judgment is decisive?
The Lords judgment
What type of fornicator (as well as others mentioned) does Paul say not to keep company with?
willful sinners. any man that is called a brother
Does Paul say divorce is never an option unless an unbeliever leaves a saved spouse? explain
Paul explains that unless it be of fornication they should not divorce. But if an unbeliever so chooses to, then let the other remain unmarried or be reconciled to their spouse.
What type of fornicator (as well as others mentioned) does Paul say not to keep company with?
willful sinners.
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?
body was unimportant and there for to be treated to rigorous asceticism
took same view of the diminished role of the body, said it should be indulged with every appetite and desire
In what two ways are we to glorify God? What does this refute that is common today?
Body and spirit. that your spirituality is directly tied to your body
How does the 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?
cant remarry unless adultery has been committed
Does Paul endorse slavery when addressing social status as Christians (1 Cor. 7:21)?
no. ones social status should never effect their allegiance to Christ. He even says the taking an opportunity to freedom is good if one can
Does Paul say a man can be saved by his wife’s life as a Christian? Explain.
No, he’s simply saying that the belief of one causes the marriage to be accepted by god
How does the qualifier from 1 Cor. 7:26 speak to Paul saying it’s preferable not to marry?
It’s only speaking to the present destress that it might be wise to wait
