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1
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Three words to describe the city of Corinth

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Commercial, cosmopolitan, corrupt

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Who began the task of forging a canal across the isthmus of Corinth

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Nero

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Who was the Roman goddess of love worshipped in Corinth

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Aphrodite/Venus

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Corinth was the capital city of what Roman province?

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Achaia

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In what book and chapter of the Bible do you find the record of the establishment of Corinthian church

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Acts 18

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How many visits did Paul make to Corinth

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3rd

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On which missionary journey did Paul establish the Corinthian church

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2nd

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What is the Gallio Inscription? How does it help us understand 1st Corinthians

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Indicated when Gallio was governor, gives us an idea of when Paul was Corinth for the 1st time

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What is the critical issue in a careful study of 1st Corinthians

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Chronology of Pauls letters

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In chronological order, list the letters of Paul to the Corinthians

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1 Corinthians

2 Corinthians

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Who is Clement of Rome and what significance does he play in understanding 1st Corinthians

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Guy who says Paul writes 1 Corinthians

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What are the possible dates for 1 Corinthians

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54-56 A.D.

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Where is Paul when he writes 1 Corinthians

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Ephesus

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What was the occasion prompting the writing for 1 Corinthians

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Divisions in the Church / Fornication

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Theme for 1 Corinthians

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Resolving

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16
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What does Paul claim in the salutation of 1 Corinthians

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Authorship and Apostleship

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17
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How many spiritual gifts did the church at Corinth posses

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All

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What was the purpose of spiritual gifts

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Confirm the Word as God’s

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19
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What are the customary greetings of the day

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Grace, peace

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According to Paul, what are the events necessary for one to be saved in Jesus?

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Jesus’ cross, baptism

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Explain what Paul meant by, “for Christ sent me not to baptize”

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Pauls primary mission is to preach the gospel and not to baptize

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How could unity in the Corinthian church be achieved according to Paul

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They must Speak the same thing
They must be of the same mind
They must be of the same judgement

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Who are the “sophos” and “scribe” mentioned by Paul in chapter one

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“Worldly wise” and a jew trained in the law

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Who requires a sign and therefore the cross is a stumbling block

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Jews

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Who requires wisdom and therefore the cross is foolishness
Greeks
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Why does God choose the foolish things to confound the wise
1) To exclude human boasting 2) to lead men to praise God 3) POINT: The Corinthian church is proof of the wisdom and the power of God’s Word
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What are the other names given by Paul for the testimony of God
“the cross of Christ” “the wisdom of God” “the mystery of God”
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Explain Paul’s condition when he arrives in Corinth
Weakness, fear, anxiety
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What is the basis for division in the Corinthian church?
Worldly wisdom
30
Be familiar with the concept of the Gospel as a mystery.
By grace God has freely given us his word and by God's wisdom, every believer will share in Christ's glory this wisdom is wonderful beyond human comprehension
31
What is the meaning of the word "perfect" as used by Paul in chapter 2?
Mature
32
Who are the "princes of this age" who crucified Jesus?
Religious leaders among the Jews
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Who is the "Lord of Glory" according to your notes?
Christ
34
In Chapter two, what is "too wonderful for human comprehension" according to Paul?
The Wisdom of God (??)
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Who made known the wisdom of God?
The Holy Spirit
36
Who was Paul's teacher in the faith? Be specific.
Holy Spirit | it permitted his vocabulary, style, experiences, but taught him what to say(??)
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How does Paul characterize the spiritual man?
One who is filled with and governed by the words of the holy spirit.
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What is Paul's description of the Corinthians involved in dividing the church?
Not spiritually minded, but were worldly minded | were still babes when they ought to be teachers (??)
39
What are the two analogies used by Paul to show that the church belongs to God?*
God's Vineyard / God's Temple
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What is the true foundation of the Church?
Jesus Christ
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What belonged to the Corinthian Christians?
Everything within the Church
42
Explain Paul's use of "gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, and stubble" in discussing the foundation of the Church.
Christians take seriously how they "build" upon the foundation of the church.
43
Explain the differences between 3:16 and 6:19-20.
The church is temple of God-individual Christians are temple of God.
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According to 4:1-2 what are the roles of teachers?*
Slaves / Stewards
45
As stewards, teachers must be ________.
Faithful.
46
Although the Corinthians had many instructors, who was their only father in the faith?
Paul
47
Who was Paul's beloved and faithful child in the Lord?
Timothy
48
What charge did Paul's enemies make against him?
He would not come to Corinth.
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Outline of I Corinthians: Chapter 1
Division and worldly wisdom
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Outline of I Corinthians: Chapter 2
Wisdom of God
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Outline of I Corinthians: Chapter 3
Jesus Christ the True Foundation of the Church
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Outline of I Corinthians: Chapter 4
The Humble Place of Preachers
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Outline of I Corinthians: Chapter 5
Withdrawing Fellowship from the Immoral
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Outline of I Corinthians: Chapter 6
Taking Christians to Court
55
Outline of I Corinthians: Chapter 7
Marriage
56
Outline of I Corinthians: Chapter 8
Eating Meats Offered to Idols
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Outline of I Corinthians: Chapter 9
Paul's Defense of His Apostleship
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Outline of I Corinthians: Chapter 10
Eating Meats Offered to Idols in Pagan Temples
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Outline of I Corinthians: Chapter 11
Head Coverings and Disorders in Worship
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Outline of I Corinthians: Chapter 12
Spiritual Gifts
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Outline of I Corinthians: Chapter 13
Love
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Outline of I Corinthians: Chapter 14
Gifts of Prophecy and Speaking in Tongues
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Outline of I Corinthians: Chapter 15
The Resurrection
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Outline of I Corinthians: Chapter 16
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