Letter Series | 1st Corinthians | Introduction
Description
Today we introduced Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians.
Major Divisions of the Epistle:
1-4 - Contradictions and Paradoxes in Finding Wisdom
Introduction and Foundation (1:1-9)
Natural Wisdom Opposes the Cross - Boasting in Status (1:10-31)
The Spirit Teaches a Hidden Wisdom - Boasting in the Lord (Ch 2)
Immaturity and the Spirit’s Work - Boasting in Association (Ch 3)
Apostles’ Poverty & Corinthians’ Riches - Boasting in Accomplishment (Ch 4)
Be Imitators of Me vs “All Things are Lawful for Me”
5-10 - Divisions: Being Dominated by Sin
Things Reported
Protecting the Body from Corruption - An End to Boasting
The Need for Wise Judgment
Refraining from Immorality
Things They’ve Asked About
Marriage
Cultural Customs
Self-Denial and Mutual Benefit the Cure for
Paul’s Rights - Boasting in the Gospel
Idolatry
Be Imitators of Me vs “All Things are Lawful for Me”
11-14 - Order and Unity: Things that Build Up
The Supper
The Gifts
15 - The Holy Spirit Renews Nature
16 - Paul’s Project for the Saints
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