B1 218 (1&2 Corinthians) MIDTERM

what is the theme for chapter 1 of 1 Corinthians?

Gospel

what is the teme for chapter 2 of 1 Corinthians?

Wisdom

what is the theme for chapter 3 of 1 Corinthians?

Foundation in Christ

what is the theme for chapter 4 of 1 Corinthians?

Ministers

what is the theme for chapter 5 of 1 Corinthians?

Fornication

what is the theme for chapter 6 of 1 Corinthians?

Believers to Court

what is the theme for chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians?

Marriage Issues

what is the theme for chapter 8 of 1 Corinthians?

Idols and Meat

what is the theme for chapter 9 of 1 Corinthians?

Gospel without charge

what is the theme for chapter 10 of 1 Corinthians?

Sins of Israel

what is the theme for chapter 11 of 1 Corinthians?

Covering / Lord’s Supper

what are the names of the four letters Paul sent to the church of Corinth?

Lost, Long, Lamented, Last

what were the circumstances of the writing of 1 Corinthians?

Chloe’s household along with other members of the church were sending questions to Paul that were prompted by the “lost” letter (the first letter Paul sent to the church)

what two letters (the content) from Paul were actually recorded?

the “long” and “last” letter

who experienced hostility from the church after they received the “long” letter from Paul?

Timothy

why is the “lamented” letter given that title?

Paul used harsh words and was very direct when speaking to the church and knew it could have hurt some of the members

who took the “lamented” letter to the church of Corinth and why?

Titus, Timothy was timid and didn’t want to be met with hostility again

what was the circumstances of the writing of 2 Corinthians (the “last” letter)?

this was Paul’s response to the church responding well to the “lamented” letter

what is the theme for the entirety of 1 Corinthians?

the correction of carnal Christians

what is the four point outline of 1 Corinthians?

1. doctrine of salvation testified
2. reproof for contentions reported
3. instructions concerning submitted questions
4. correction of heresies exposed

what are the name of some of the believers mentioned from the church of Corinth?

Apollos, Fortunatus, Erastus, Stephanus (and his house), Justus, Crispus

why is Paul saying basic knowledge at the beginning of 1 Corinthians?

this is doctrinally who they are, assuring them of their salvation before they doubt after being disciplined, reminding us that this can happen to any believer

what was Chloe’s first report about?

disunity and disharmony

what were some of the problems listed in Chloe’s first report?

1. attraction to personalities
2. attraction to wisdom
3. attraction to social status
4. attraction to eloquence and philosophy

what was the solution to attraction to personalities?

unity in Christ

what was the solution to attraction to wisdom?

Christ is wisdom, all true wisdom comes from Christ

what was the solution to attraction to social status?

Christ is out glory, everything goes to the Lord

what was the solution to attraction to eloquence and philosophy?

simplicity in Christ

what was Chloe’s second report about?

carnality and immaturity

what was the main problem listed in Chloe’s second report?

failure to apply the Word of God

what were the six causes of the church’s failure to apply the Word?

1. failure to mature
2. walking as men
3. misunderstanding leaderships
4. misunderstanding relationships
5. misunderstanding accountability


1. misunderstanding holiness

what is the correction for causes 1-3 of the church’s failure to apply the Word?

earthly work as co-laborers with God

what is the correction for causes 4-5 of the church’s failure to apply the Word?

heavenly reward, the Lord is more concerned with the quality not the quantity

what is the correction for cause 6 of the church’s failure to apply the Word?

no glory to men

what was Chloe’s third report about?

judgmentalism and pride (judging inward motives)

what was the correction for Chloe’s third report?

a reminder from Timotheus, (some acting puffed up because they didn’t think Paul would find out)

what were the sins commonly reported in 1 Corinthians?

1. immorality
2. legal extortion
3. worldly ideology

what was the cause for immorality?

misunderstanding separation (a little leaven…)

what is the correction for immorality?

separation from sin

what are the causes for legal extortion?

1. misunderstanding the responsibility of a testimony
2. misunderstanding sanctification

what are the corrections for legal extortion in the church?

priority adjustment and recognizing the position of the believer

what was the cause for worldly ideology?

misunderstanding the relationship of the individual believer to the trinity

what was the correction for worldly ideology?

remembering calvary, being bought with a price and living according to God’s commandments

chapter 7 was written for which groups in the church?

married, unmarried, virgins, widows

should a believer live a life of celibacy?

if not married, yes

if married, no

if married, should a believer be celibate?

due benevolence, defraud not, depends on the family

what does “But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment” mean?

God gives permission to the believer but does not command them to do so (relating to celibacy)

should those married to unbelievers divorce the unbelieving spouse?

if please, then dwell

if departed, then free

do we need physical or social changes after we are saved?

no, abide with God (the Lord calls you to be something so don’t feel pressured by the world)

should young singles marry?

maybe, but there’s no commandment either way, the father making sure his daughter stays with her husband

what are the foundation al premises for marrying young?

1. what is present, is right (undistracted following of God)


1. it isn’t wrong for a man to marry his fiancée

can believers participate in feasts dedicated to idols? (warnings)

1. caution against over-confidence in one’s spiritual knowledge
2. responsibility for one’s testimony
3. accountability for influence of actions allowed by one’s knowledge
4. personal accountability requires self-discipline
5. knowledge that leads to presumptive actions is dangerous

Paul’s illustrations of self-discipline

1. run - knowing where the finish line is
2. fight - knowing your opponent
3. keep your body - know your weaknesses
4. preach - know your message

Jesus Christ as their Lord:

1. enriched by Him
2. confirmed by Him
3. waiting for Him
4. fellowshipping in Him