Review Notes
June 6, 2004
Passage 1 Corinthians 1-5
Introductory Questions
If you had one wish, what would you wish for?
I want to be a ___________ when I grow up?
What are some things you’ve learned from our study of 1 Corinthians so far?
About the letter
Author: Paul
Recipients: the 1 Corinthians and the rest of us
Type: Letter(s) of response
Theme: Christian Maturity and Unity
Theme verse: 1 Corinthians 1:10
Chapter 1: Introduction to the letter, divisions, and wisdom
Paul sees the church as God sees it: blameless and pure.
Then Paul rebukes them for their divisions.
Paul writes at length about the wisdom of this world versus the wisdom of God.
What kind of divisions were there? Divisions of doctrine?
How does the wisdom of this world compare to the wisdom of God? vs.25
Describe the Corinthians view of Paul/themselves/God.
Chapter 2: Paul Preaches the Wisdom of Christ Crucified
Paul purposefully speaks plainly so that the power of God the Holy Spirit convicts and convinces the Corinthians.
The wisdom of God is foolishness to the natural man.
Whose job is it to convince an unbeliever when you’re witnessing (evangelizing)?
Chapter 3: Carnal Corinthians, the field, the building, and the temple
What is carnal?
What is the opposite of carnal?
Give an example of what a carnal Christian would do?
Tell me about the field, the building, and the temple?
Who is the planter, water(er), builder?
Who is the field, building, temple?
Chapter 4: Stewards and Stewardesses of God’s Resources
Have you been a good steward?
Chapter 5: Church Discipline and Excommunication
Vs. 12 – Whose job is it?
Solutions to prevent church discipline:
1. Genuine Fellowship
2. Stay in the word and in prayer
3. Nip it in the bud
Vs. 11 who do you associate with? What is idolatry?
Your Questions?
What’s next??
Christian law suits and sexual purity and other guidelines.
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