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Book of 1 Corinthians Introduction
- Life in the Big CityThe City of Corinth++A place of trade and commerce++Had a reputationIt’s reputation was marked by++Sexual Immorality++Corruption++Religious diversityThere was something for everyonePaul planted a church in Corinth
Acts 18:1–5 ESV 1 After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. 2 And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to leave Rome. And he went to see them, 3 and because he was of the same trade he stayed with them and worked, for they were tentmakers by trade. 4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and tried to persuade Jews and Greeks. 5 When Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia, Paul was occupied with the word, testifying to the Jews that the Christ was Jesus.Planting a church in the big cityThis church plant++Was not easy++Was a challenge from the startActs 18:6 ESV 6 And when they opposed and reviled him, he shook out his garments and said to them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”Paul left but God was still workingGod’s Church at Corinth1 Corinthians 1:4–8 ESV 4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, 5 that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge— 6 even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you— 7 so that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 8 who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.This church++Had recieved God’s grace++Was enriched with all knowledge++Was not lacking in any giftThey were a church in waitThey were waiting++For the Lord to be revealed++On the LordIsaiah 40:31 ESV 31 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.Only because of Jesus Christ++You have endurance++You are made guiltless1 Corinthians 1:9 ESV 9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.They were called to remember++God is Faithful++You have been called by God++Your true fellowship is with Jesus ChristUnder his covering you are made one.Why is Paul addressing this church?Paul address 5 issues in this churchIssues++Division - Chapters 1-4++Sex - Chapters 5-7++Food - Chapters 8-10++The Gathering-Chapter 11-14++Resurrection/Final Greeting - Chapter 15-16How does he do it?He teaches them that the Gospel++Reveals the answer++Message is lovePaul uses the message of the Gospel to address each of the issues 1 Corinthians 1:1–9ESV
Acts 18:1–5ESV
Acts 18:6ESV
1 Corinthians 1:4–8ESV
Isaiah 40:31ESV
1 Corinthians 1:9ESV
1 Corinthians 1:9ESV
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