Lesson 20 - 1 Corinthians - Part 1

Paul wrote letters to the Corinthians from Ephesus.  This lesson includes the entire book of 1st Corinthians – all 16 Chapters. It is important to remember the context in which Paul’s letter was written.  The church had numerous major problems – sex, food, idolatry, lawsuits, divisions, bad theology, women’s issues.  Prior letters had already been sent back and forth between Paul and the Corinthians.  When we read 1st Corinthians we are in the middle of an ongoing conversation. In Chapter 1, Paul reminds the Corinthians they are called to a common fellowship with a common destiny.  He appeals to them to drop their petty groups where they labeled themselves as “following Paul”, or “Peter”, or “Apollos”.  They should all fellow Christ! In each of the subsequent chapters, Paul preaches, teaches, admonishes, praises, and explains concepts to them.  And before Paul closes, he reminds them of the core of our faith.  Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and resurrected.  Death has lost its ultimate power over believers!