1 Corinthians1 CorinthiansI). CorinthI). Corinth

-A Roman city as of 143 B.C.-A Roman city as of 143 B.C.-Bustling center for trade because of -Bustling center for trade because of

locationlocation-Productivity and commerce filled the -Productivity and commerce filled the

colonycolony-Self-promoting way of life-Self-promoting way of life-The arts also enjoyed a prominent place in -The arts also enjoyed a prominent place in

CorinthCorinth

I). CorinthI). Corinth

-A Roman city as of 143 B.C.-A Roman city as of 143 B.C.-Bustling center for trade because of -Bustling center for trade because of

locationlocation-Productivity and commerce filled the -Productivity and commerce filled the

colonycolony-Self-promoting way of life-Self-promoting way of life-The arts also enjoyed a prominent place in -The arts also enjoyed a prominent place in

CorinthCorinth

1 Corinthians1 Corinthians

-The traditional Greco-Roman gods were -The traditional Greco-Roman gods were well represented in religious sites and well represented in religious sites and activitiesactivities

--Longstanding emphasis on rhetoric by Longstanding emphasis on rhetoric by both the Greeks and the Romans both the Greeks and the Romans ensured that lecture was not only a ensured that lecture was not only a critical component of public critical component of public communication but also an admirable art communication but also an admirable art formform

-The traditional Greco-Roman gods were -The traditional Greco-Roman gods were well represented in religious sites and well represented in religious sites and activitiesactivities

--Longstanding emphasis on rhetoric by Longstanding emphasis on rhetoric by both the Greeks and the Romans both the Greeks and the Romans ensured that lecture was not only a ensured that lecture was not only a critical component of public critical component of public communication but also an admirable art communication but also an admirable art formform

1 Corinthians1 CorinthiansII). Paul in CorinthII). Paul in Corinth

-During his 2-During his 2ndnd missionary journey he missionary journey he establishes the church there (Acts 18)establishes the church there (Acts 18)

-Stays for 18 months (Acts 18)-Stays for 18 months (Acts 18)

-Gentile community (6:9-11; 8:7; 12:2)-Gentile community (6:9-11; 8:7; 12:2)

II). Paul in CorinthII). Paul in Corinth

-During his 2-During his 2ndnd missionary journey he missionary journey he establishes the church there (Acts 18)establishes the church there (Acts 18)

-Stays for 18 months (Acts 18)-Stays for 18 months (Acts 18)

-Gentile community (6:9-11; 8:7; 12:2)-Gentile community (6:9-11; 8:7; 12:2)

1 Corinthians1 CorinthiansIII). DateIII). Date

- A.D. 56-57- A.D. 56-57

-During third missionary journey -During third missionary journey

-Only a few years after the planting of the -Only a few years after the planting of the churchchurch

III). DateIII). Date

- A.D. 56-57- A.D. 56-57

-During third missionary journey -During third missionary journey

-Only a few years after the planting of the -Only a few years after the planting of the churchchurch

1 Corinthians1 CorinthiansIV). AuthorIV). Author

-Paul the apostle-Paul the apostle

V). General OutlineV). General Outline

A). Answers to Chloe’s reports (1-4)A). Answers to Chloe’s reports (1-4)B). Answer to the report of fornication and B). Answer to the report of fornication and

disorder (5 & 6)disorder (5 & 6)C). Answer to the letter of questions (7-16)C). Answer to the letter of questions (7-16)

IV). AuthorIV). Author

-Paul the apostle-Paul the apostle

V). General OutlineV). General Outline

A). Answers to Chloe’s reports (1-4)A). Answers to Chloe’s reports (1-4)B). Answer to the report of fornication and B). Answer to the report of fornication and

disorder (5 & 6)disorder (5 & 6)C). Answer to the letter of questions (7-16)C). Answer to the letter of questions (7-16)

1 Corinthians1 CorinthiansVI). Purpose for Writing 1 CorinthiansVI). Purpose for Writing 1 Corinthians

A). Correction of the church A). Correction of the church

1). Two problems1). Two problems

a). Division because of the superiority a). Division because of the superiority claims of someclaims of some

b). Living out cultural normsb). Living out cultural norms

VI). Purpose for Writing 1 CorinthiansVI). Purpose for Writing 1 Corinthians

A). Correction of the church A). Correction of the church

1). Two problems1). Two problems

a). Division because of the superiority a). Division because of the superiority claims of someclaims of some

b). Living out cultural normsb). Living out cultural norms

1 Corinthians1 CorinthiansB). Division because of the superiority B). Division because of the superiority

claims of someclaims of some

1). The gospel message (1:18-3:4) 1). The gospel message (1:18-3:4)

2). The gospel messenger (3:5-4:5)2). The gospel messenger (3:5-4:5)

3). Spilled into many other areas 3). Spilled into many other areas (ch.8, (ch.8, 11, 12-14)11, 12-14)

B). Division because of the superiority B). Division because of the superiority claims of someclaims of some

1). The gospel message (1:18-3:4) 1). The gospel message (1:18-3:4)

2). The gospel messenger (3:5-4:5)2). The gospel messenger (3:5-4:5)

3). Spilled into many other areas 3). Spilled into many other areas (ch.8, (ch.8, 11, 12-14)11, 12-14)

1 Corinthians1 CorinthiansC). Living out cultural normsC). Living out cultural norms

1). Measuring people by worldly wisdom 1). Measuring people by worldly wisdom and speechand speech2). Ch. 5 & 62). Ch. 5 & 6

a). These were the cultural normsa). These were the cultural norms1). At dinners the host 1). At dinners the host

provided provided food, drink and, after food, drink and, after dinner, the dinner, the companionship of companionship of members of members of the opposite sex. the opposite sex. Usually paid Usually paid prostitutes (1 Cor prostitutes (1 Cor 6:15-16)6:15-16)

C). Living out cultural normsC). Living out cultural norms1). Measuring people by worldly wisdom 1). Measuring people by worldly wisdom and speechand speech2). Ch. 5 & 62). Ch. 5 & 6

a). These were the cultural normsa). These were the cultural norms1). At dinners the host 1). At dinners the host

provided provided food, drink and, after food, drink and, after dinner, the dinner, the companionship of companionship of members of members of the opposite sex. the opposite sex. Usually paid Usually paid prostitutes (1 Cor prostitutes (1 Cor 6:15-16)6:15-16)

1 Corinthians1 CorinthiansD). The answerD). The answer

1). The gospel/the cross1). The gospel/the cross

a). No distinctions and all gifts from a). No distinctions and all gifts from Him (pastors and gifts)Him (pastors and gifts)

b). Focus us on loveb). Focus us on love

D). The answerD). The answer

1). The gospel/the cross1). The gospel/the cross

a). No distinctions and all gifts from a). No distinctions and all gifts from Him (pastors and gifts)Him (pastors and gifts)

b). Focus us on loveb). Focus us on love

2 Corinthians2 CorinthiansI). DateI). Date

-A.D. 56 or 57-A.D. 56 or 57-From Macedonia 6 months to a year after -From Macedonia 6 months to a year after

11stst Corinthians Corinthians-Paul’s third missionary journey-Paul’s third missionary journey

II). AuthorII). AuthorPaulPaul

I). DateI). Date

-A.D. 56 or 57-A.D. 56 or 57-From Macedonia 6 months to a year after -From Macedonia 6 months to a year after

11stst Corinthians Corinthians-Paul’s third missionary journey-Paul’s third missionary journey

II). AuthorII). AuthorPaulPaul

2 Corinthians2 CorinthiansIII). General OutlineIII). General Outline

A). Paul’s explanation of his ministry (1:1-A). Paul’s explanation of his ministry (1:1-7:16)7:16)

B). Paul’s collection for the saints (8:1-9:5)B). Paul’s collection for the saints (8:1-9:5)C). Paul’s vindication of his apostleship C). Paul’s vindication of his apostleship

(10:1-13:14)(10:1-13:14)

IV). Between 1 & 2 CorinthiansIV). Between 1 & 2 CorinthiansA). Charts pg. 135A). Charts pg. 135

III). General OutlineIII). General Outline

A). Paul’s explanation of his ministry (1:1-A). Paul’s explanation of his ministry (1:1-7:16)7:16)

B). Paul’s collection for the saints (8:1-9:5)B). Paul’s collection for the saints (8:1-9:5)C). Paul’s vindication of his apostleship C). Paul’s vindication of his apostleship

(10:1-13:14)(10:1-13:14)

IV). Between 1 & 2 CorinthiansIV). Between 1 & 2 CorinthiansA). Charts pg. 135A). Charts pg. 135

2 Corinthians2 CorinthiansV). Purpose for Writing 2 CorinthiansV). Purpose for Writing 2 Corinthians

A). Defense of his ministryA). Defense of his ministry

1). Given by Christ (2:14-36)1). Given by Christ (2:14-36)

2). Keeps it on Christ 2). Keeps it on Christ

3). Receive him in Christ (ch. 6)3). Receive him in Christ (ch. 6)

B). The collection B). The collection

1). Christ our example (ch8)1). Christ our example (ch8)

2). Lessons on giving (ch.9)2). Lessons on giving (ch.9)

V). Purpose for Writing 2 CorinthiansV). Purpose for Writing 2 Corinthians

A). Defense of his ministryA). Defense of his ministry

1). Given by Christ (2:14-36)1). Given by Christ (2:14-36)

2). Keeps it on Christ 2). Keeps it on Christ

3). Receive him in Christ (ch. 6)3). Receive him in Christ (ch. 6)

B). The collection B). The collection

1). Christ our example (ch8)1). Christ our example (ch8)

2). Lessons on giving (ch.9)2). Lessons on giving (ch.9)

2 Corinthians2 CorinthiansC). Defense of his apostleshipC). Defense of his apostleship

1). He has the authority (ch.10)1). He has the authority (ch.10)

2). False prophets 2). False prophets

3). He boasts3). He boasts

a). In trial and tribulationsa). In trial and tribulations

C). Defense of his apostleshipC). Defense of his apostleship

1). He has the authority (ch.10)1). He has the authority (ch.10)

2). False prophets 2). False prophets

3). He boasts3). He boasts

a). In trial and tribulationsa). In trial and tribulations