An Introduction to 1st Corinthians
1. The Place called Corinth
a. The city had three Prominent Physical features.
b. The Past and Present of the city.
c. The Peoples of Corinth.
d. The Population of Corinth.
e. The Paganism of Corinth.
2. The Planting of the Church at Corinth.
- Don't Pack it in when there has been Previous lack of interest, for there may still be Plenty that come to Christ if you Persevere, and keep fishing for men.
a. The Period of time when Paul was in Corinth.
3. A Profile of 1 Corinthians
a. This letter contains Prime instructions regarding many subjects that are not found in any other book of the New Testament.
b. It expresses several major Pillars of doctrine.
- One of the greatest helps to hurting and troubled Christians is a Proper understanding of doctrine.
c. The letter to the Corinthians can be divided into two Portions.
- i. Problems that were Passed on to Paul by concerned Parties in chapters 1-6.
- The Priorities you have often reveal your true spiritual condition.
- ii. Puzzling queries addressed by Paul in chapters 7-16.