NT - Chapter 11

What role did “oral reports” play in the writing of 1 Corinthians?

Gave Paul info about what was occurring and causing issues in the Church

Who were the “Sophists”?

orators who were also attractive that spoke with immense rhetorical skills in order to gain praise and honor

Why was “unity” an emphasis of Paul’s in 1 Corinthians?

Many members of Chloe's household were causing division and aligning themselves with specific leaders

What was Paul concerned about in relation to the Corinthians’ celebration of the Lord’s Supper?

The Corinthians still separating people by wealth which flipped what Jesus did which profained the death of Jesus

What was the problem in Corinth regarding “spiritual gifts,” and how does Paul respond to this?

Church usesd gifts to bring glory to themselves. Argued that diversity of the church helped bring unity through working together

What was a major problem regarding “sexual purity” in the Corinthian church and how does Paul respond to this?

Corinth was flooded heavily with prostitution. Paul responds by telling the people that freedom is not indulging in sin but because of grace we should flee sexual immorality and joining together is a sacred thing and one that shouldn't be done lightly.

Why did Paul favor “singleness” over marriage?

remain single minded in service to the gospel

Why did Paul sometimes not use his “freedom and “rights”?

Did not want to hinger the spread of the gospel

What was the issue regarding “idol food,” and how did Paul address this?

whether to eat food sacrificed to idols whether in pagan rituals or through the market. Paul said not to if it caused someone to stumble or hindered the spread of the gospel

What was the belief of some Corinthians regarding the “resurrection,” and how did Paul respond?

Denied that there would be no bodily resurrection of belivers in Christ. Paul responded saying that there is an inseparable connection between bodily resurrection and Christ's resurrection and without it there's no point.