The first of two letters from Paul to the believers in Corinth, 1 Corinthians was written in response to divisions and problems facing the local church.
INTRODUCTION TO
1 Corinthians
Outline:
- Introduction. (1:1-9)
- Problems in the Corinthian church. (1:10–4:21)
- Discipline for the church. (5:1–6:20)
- Concerning marriage. (7:1-40)
- Principles of Christian rights and liberty. (8:1–11:1)
- Concerning public worship and spiritual gifts. (11:2–14:40)
- Concerning the resurrection. (15:1-58)
- Paul’s plans and final instructions. (16:1-24)
Author: The Apostle Paul.
Date Written: Between a.d. 55 and 57.
Title: From Paul’s first recorded letter to the church at Corinth.
Background: The Roman general Mummius destroys the Greek city of Corinth in the second century, but Julius Caesar restores the city in about 46 b.c. Corinth, located on the Mediterranean, becomes the commercial and economic hub of Greece. This wealthy cosmopolitan center of about 700,000 people soon sets the standard for immorality and licentiousness. It is in this perverse environment that Paul establishes the church at Corinth while there for over a year and a half on his second missionary journey. Priscilla, Aquila, Silas, and Timothy are instrumental in aiding Paul’s efforts. But soon after Paul’s departure, severe evils and factions threaten the stability and very existence of the church.
Where Written: Ephesus.
To Whom: To the church at Corinth.
Content: The household of Chloe has reported to Paul strife in the church at Corinth. The church sends a delegation of three men with a letter to Paul that seeks his wisdom on several concerns and questions the church has. This letter from Paul to the Corinthians systematically answers these issues: divisions in the church, immorality, lawsuits, challenges to Paul’s apostleship, meat sacrificed to idols, marriage, divorce, and the Lord’s Supper. Classic teaching is offered on spiritual gifts (Ch. 12), Christian love (Ch. 13), and the resurrection (Ch. 15). In addition to Paul’s words of discipline, he gives practical suggestions to the people while proclaiming the gospel as the power and wisdom of God.
Key Words: “Correction”; “Unity.”
Paul offers words of “correction” with both love and firmness. The only hope available to the Corinthians is “unity” in Jesus Christ. Bound together they can love, serve, minister, and overcome evil by drawing their strength from the same Spirit of God within each of them.
Themes: • Christ alone is able to cleanse us of our sins and give us right standing before God. • True love is a decision, an action, and a commitment. • God will never let us be tempted beyond our limits to endure. • Brothers and sisters in Christ share a oneness and unity not made available to the world. • Mature Christians sometimes need to limit their personal liberties for the benefit of those weaker. • Believers receive gifts in order to glorify God and build up the body in love. • Jesus Christ is interested in all areas of our lives and is the answer to all our problems.
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