1 Corinthians I). Corinth -A Roman city as of 143 B.C. -Bustling center for trade because of location -Productivity and commerce filled the colony -Self-promoting way of life -The arts also enjoyed a prominent place in Corinth I). Corinth -A Roman city as of 143 B.C. -Bustling center for trade because of location -Productivity and commerce filled the colony -Self-promoting way of life -The arts also enjoyed a prominent place in Corinth

1 Corinthians -The traditional Greco-Roman gods were well represented in religious sites and activities -Longstanding emphasis on rhetoric by both the Greeks and the Romans ensured that lecture was not only a critical component of public communication but also an admirable art form -The traditional Greco-Roman gods were well represented in religious sites and activities -Longstanding emphasis on rhetoric by both the Greeks and the Romans ensured that lecture was not only a critical component of public communication but also an admirable art form

1 Corinthians II). Paul in Corinth -During his 2 nd missionary journey he establishes the church there (Acts 18) -Stays for 18 months (Acts 18) -Gentile community (6:9-11; 8:7; 12:2) II). Paul in Corinth -During his 2 nd missionary journey he establishes the church there (Acts 18) -Stays for 18 months (Acts 18) -Gentile community (6:9-11; 8:7; 12:2)

1 Corinthians III). Date - A.D During third missionary journey -Only a few years after the planting of the church III). Date - A.D During third missionary journey -Only a few years after the planting of the church

1 Corinthians IV). Author -Paul the apostle V). General Outline A). Answers to Chloe’s reports (1-4) B). Answer to the report of fornication and disorder (5 & 6) C). Answer to the letter of questions (7-16) IV). Author -Paul the apostle V). General Outline A). Answers to Chloe’s reports (1-4) B). Answer to the report of fornication and disorder (5 & 6) C). Answer to the letter of questions (7-16)

1 Corinthians VI). Purpose for Writing 1 Corinthians A). Correction of the church 1). Two problems a). Division because of the superiority claims of some b). Living out cultural norms VI). Purpose for Writing 1 Corinthians A). Correction of the church 1). Two problems a). Division because of the superiority claims of some b). Living out cultural norms

1 Corinthians B). Division because of the superiority claims of some 1). The gospel message (1:18-3:4) 2). The gospel messenger (3:5-4:5) 3). Spilled into many other areas (ch.8, 11, 12-14) B). Division because of the superiority claims of some 1). The gospel message (1:18-3:4) 2). The gospel messenger (3:5-4:5) 3). Spilled into many other areas (ch.8, 11, 12-14)

1 Corinthians C). Living out cultural norms 1). Measuring people by worldly wisdom and speech 2). Ch. 5 & 6 a). These were the cultural norms 1). At dinners the host provided food, drink and, after dinner, the companionship of members of the opposite sex. Usually paid prostitutes (1 Cor 6:15-16) C). Living out cultural norms 1). Measuring people by worldly wisdom and speech 2). Ch. 5 & 6 a). These were the cultural norms 1). At dinners the host provided food, drink and, after dinner, the companionship of members of the opposite sex. Usually paid prostitutes (1 Cor 6:15-16)

1 Corinthians D). The answer 1). The gospel/the cross a). No distinctions and all gifts from Him (pastors and gifts) b). Focus us on love D). The answer 1). The gospel/the cross a). No distinctions and all gifts from Him (pastors and gifts) b). Focus us on love

2 Corinthians I). Date -A.D. 56 or 57 -From Macedonia 6 months to a year after 1 st Corinthians -Paul’s third missionary journey II). Author Paul I). Date -A.D. 56 or 57 -From Macedonia 6 months to a year after 1 st Corinthians -Paul’s third missionary journey II). Author Paul

2 Corinthians III). General Outline A). Paul’s explanation of his ministry (1:1- 7:16) B). Paul’s collection for the saints (8:1-9:5) C). Paul’s vindication of his apostleship (10:1-13:14) IV). Between 1 & 2 Corinthians A). Charts pg. 135 III). General Outline A). Paul’s explanation of his ministry (1:1- 7:16) B). Paul’s collection for the saints (8:1-9:5) C). Paul’s vindication of his apostleship (10:1-13:14) IV). Between 1 & 2 Corinthians A). Charts pg. 135

2 Corinthians V). Purpose for Writing 2 Corinthians A). Defense of his ministry 1). Given by Christ (2:14-36) 2). Keeps it on Christ 3). Receive him in Christ (ch. 6) B). The collection 1). Christ our example (ch8) 2). Lessons on giving (ch.9) V). Purpose for Writing 2 Corinthians A). Defense of his ministry 1). Given by Christ (2:14-36) 2). Keeps it on Christ 3). Receive him in Christ (ch. 6) B). The collection 1). Christ our example (ch8) 2). Lessons on giving (ch.9)

2 Corinthians C). Defense of his apostleship 1). He has the authority (ch.10) 2). False prophets 3). He boasts a). In trial and tribulations C). Defense of his apostleship 1). He has the authority (ch.10) 2). False prophets 3). He boasts a). In trial and tribulations