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Author
Paul
Time 55 57 A.D.
Summary
Written to the church at Corinth by the Apostle Paul. He
deals with a series of problems and false teachings that were
present in the newly formed church. Most members were from
an immoral pagan background and were encouraged to change
their way of life. There were also problems with those who
tried to "blend" the teachings of Christ with the
Law of Moses.
Christ:
The wisdom of God to us
Key
Verses "For Christ did not send me to baptize,
but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the
cross of Christ should be made of no effect".
1 Corinthians 1 v 17
"But
to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the
power of God and the wisdom of God"
1Corinthians 1 v 24
"But
we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom
which God ordained before the ages for our glory, which none
of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would
not have crucified the Lord of glory."
1Corinthians 2 v 7 & 8
Introduction
Chapter 1 v 1 to 9
Reproof:
Concerning divisions Chapter 1 v 10 to 4 v 21
Correction:
Concerning inconsistencies Chapter 5 v 1 to 6 v 20
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Instruction:
Answers to problems Chapter 7 v 1 to 15 v 58
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Passage
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Subject
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7
v 1 to 17
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Concerning
the marriage state
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7
v 18 to 24
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Regarding
circumcision and slavery
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7
v 25 to 40
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Regarding
virgins and marriage
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8
v 1 to 11 v 1
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Regarding
meat offered to idols
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11
v 2 to 16
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Regarding
sisters in the ecclesia
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11
v 17 to 34
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Regarding
the Lords Supper
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12
v 1 to 14 v 40
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Regarding
Spirit gifts
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15
v 1 to 58
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Regarding
the resurrection
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General
Matters Chapter 16 v 1 to 24
Author
Paul
Time 55 57 A.D.
Summary
This second letter to the church at Corinth was also penned
by Paul. It was written after he made a "painful"
and unsuccessful visit to the young church in an attempt to
give instruction and guidance on several divisive issues.
Upon learning that a majority of members had repented, he
wrote the letter of 2nd Corinthians. It gives encouragement,
yet teaches of the suffering that each member must face for
the Lord Jesus sake. He concludes by surmising that when
he is weakest, then God is able to work through him most powerfully.
This letter was, in all likelihood, written about six months
after the first letter to the Corinthians.
Christ:
The comfort of God to us
Key Verses "Blessed be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and God of all
comfort; who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may
be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the
comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."
2 Corinthians 1 v 3 and 4
Introduction:
The voice of experience Chapter 1 v 1 to 11
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Explanation:
Paul the minister Chapter 1 v 12 to 5 v 21
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Passage
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Subject
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1
v 12 to 2 v 11
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Concerning
his motives
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2
v 12 to 5 v 21
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Concerning
the ministry
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Exhortation:
Paul the father Chapter 6 v 1 to 9 v 15
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Passage
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Subject
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6
v 1 to 7 v 1
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Concerning
spiritual matters
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8
v 1 to 9 v 1
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Concerning
material matters
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Vindication:
Paul the Apostle Chapter 10 v 1 to 12 v 18
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Passage
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Subject
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10
v 1 to 11 v 1
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The
critics and their pretensions
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11
v 16 to 12 v 18
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The
apostle and his credentials
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Conclusion:
Future Intentions Chapter 12 v 19 to 13 v 14
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