1. Life and Epistles of Paul Day 2 Preaching in Corinth and Ephesus and writing I Corinthians

2. Pentecost Saul’s Conversion AD 34 AD 30 To Tarsus AD 37 Comes to Antioch AD 42 First Journey AD 45-48 Second Journey Paul was probably born about AD 1, so his age would match the dates on this chart. 2 Thessalonians AD 52 1 Thessalonians AD 52 AD 51-54

3. Market Place Bema Acropolis Oratory & Worldly Wisdom Dishonest Business Dealing Immorality

4. Idol’s Temples Banqueting, Drunkenness and Revelry

5. Paul and Corinth – Acts 18-19 Worked making tents (Acts 18:3) Worked making tents (Acts 18:3) Encouraged by Silas & Tim. (18:5) Encouraged by Silas & Tim. (18:5) Converted Crispus (18:8) Converted Crispus (18:8) Many baptized (18:8) Many baptized (18:8) Continued 1 yr. 6 mo. (18:11) Continued 1 yr. 6 mo. (18:11) Jew’s Suit dismissed (18:12-17) Jew’s Suit dismissed (18:12-17) Left for Syria via Ephesus (18:18) Left for Syria via Ephesus (18:18) Aquila & Priscilla go with him as far as Ephesus (18:18-19) Aquila & Priscilla go with him as far as Ephesus (18:18-19)

6. Paul Apollos comes to Ephesus Chloe’s family Questions Paul writes First Corinthians from Ephesus

7. Contents of 1 st Corinthians Correction of Reported Conditions Correction of Reported Conditions -- Division involving preachers (1-4) -- Immorality (5-6) Answering Questions asked (7-14) Answering Questions asked (7-14) Argument for Resurrection (15) Argument for Resurrection (15) Collection for Saints in Jerusalem Collection for Saints in Jerusalem Desire to remain in Ephesus, but “Many adversaries” (16:5) Desire to remain in Ephesus, but “Many adversaries” (16:5)

8. Paul and Corinth Tent Making (Acts 18:3) Tent Making (Acts 18:3) Silas & Tim from Mac. (18:5) Silas & Tim from Mac. (18:5) Converted Crispus (18:8) Converted Crispus (18:8) Many baptized (18:8) Many baptized (18:8) Aquila & Priscilla (18:18) Aquila & Priscilla (18:18) Apollos in Achaia (18:27-28) Apollos in Achaia (18:27-28) Planned trip thru Mac. (19:21) Planned trip thru Mac. (19:21) Reports & questions from Corinth Reports & questions from Corinth 1 Cor. 9:6-7 1 Cor. 9:6-7 2 Cor. 11:8,9 2 Cor. 11:8,9 1 Cor. 1:14 1 Cor. 1:14 1 Cor. 1:13-17 1 Cor. 1:13-17 1 Cor. 16:19 1 Cor. 16:19 1 Cor. 3:6 1 Cor. 3:6 1 Cor.16:5 1 Cor.16:5 1 Cor. 1:11, 7:1 1 Cor. 1:11, 7:1 1 st Letter

9. Allusions to Corinthian Influences Human wisdom and oratory (1:17—2:16) Human wisdom and oratory (1:17—2:16) Dishonest Business (5:10; 6:1-10) Dishonest Business (5:10; 6:1-10) Immorality (5:1-13; 6:9-20) Immorality (5:1-13; 6:9-20) Idolatry (Chapters 8-10) Idolatry (Chapters 8-10) PRIDE – “Puffed up” appears 6 times

10. “Many Adversaries” in Ephesus force Paul’s departure before he hears how letter was received (Acts 19) Hopes to find Titus (2 Cor. 2:12-13) “No rest” till Titus comes (2 Cor. 7:5-6) Titus brings good report from Corinth (2 Cor. 7:6-11) Some still denied Paul’s apostleship Paul Writes Second Corinthians Letter

11. 2 nd Corinthians ( written from Corinth) Reports narrow escape from Asia (1:8-11) Advises reception of one disciplined (2:5-11) Discusses Apostolic ministry (chap. 1-6) Urges fulfillment of promise to give (8-9) -- Liberality of Macedonians (8:1-5) Exposes false apostles, comparing his “credentials” with theirs (10-13) Promises to visit Corinth (13)

12. Pentecost Saul’s Conversion AD 34 AD 30 To Tarsus AD 37 Comes to Antioch AD 42 First Journey AD 45-48 Second Journey AD 51-54 Third Journey AD 54-58 I Thessalonians AD 52 2 Thessalonians AD 52 1 Corinthians AD 57 2 Corinthians AD 57 Paul was probably born about AD 1, so his age would closely match the dates on this chart.