1 Corinthians Chapters 1-7 Flashcards

Podcast Beta

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Who did Paul introduce, along with himself, when writing his first letter to the Corinthians?

Sosthenes

Who was 1st Corinthians addressed to?

The church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours.

How many chapters are in the book of 1 Corinthians?

Which chapter of 1 Corinthians describes what love is?

13 Signup and view all the answers

At the beginning of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, what did Paul thank God for giving the Corinthians by Christ Jesus?

The grace of God Signup and view all the answers

What were the Corinthians enriched in, that Paul thanked God for?

Everything by Him in all utterance and all knowledge Signup and view all the answers

How was the testimony of Christ confirmed in the Corinthians?

They had come short in no gifts Signup and view all the answers

For what reason will God also confirm the Corinthians to the end?

That they may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ Signup and view all the answers

By whom were the Corinthians called into fellowship with Jesus Christ our Lord?

God Signup and view all the answers

Why did Paul plead with the Corinthians to speak the same thing and that there be no divisions among them?

So they would be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment Signup and view all the answers

Who declared to Paul that there were contentions among the Corinthians?

Those of Chloe's household Signup and view all the answers

Who were the different people the Corinthians followed, saying 'I am of'?

Paul, Apollos, Cephas, and Christ Signup and view all the answers

Who did Paul say he baptized?

Crispus, Gaius, and the household of Stephanas Signup and view all the answers

Why did Paul thank God that he baptized none of them except Crispus and Gaius?

Lest anyone should say that I had baptized in my own name Signup and view all the answers

Why did Paul say that Christ had sent him?

To preach the gospel Signup and view all the answers

Why did Paul say Christ did not send him to preach the gospel with wisdom of words?

Lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the message of the cross to those who are perishing?

Foolishness Signup and view all the answers

What is the message of the cross to those who are being saved?

The power of God Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to the wisdom of the wise?

It will be destroyed Signup and view all the answers

Whose understanding will be brought to nothing?

The prudent Signup and view all the answers

When Paul spoke of God making foolish the wisdom of this world, what three types of people did he ask, where are they?

The wise, the scribe, and the disputer Signup and view all the answers

How did Paul say the world did not know God?

Through wisdom Signup and view all the answers

Through what did it please God to save those who believe?

The foolishness of the message preached Signup and view all the answers

What did Paul say the Jews request?

A sign Signup and view all the answers

What did Paul say the Greeks seek?

Wisdom Signup and view all the answers

What was a stumbling block to the Jews?

Preaching Christ crucified Signup and view all the answers

What was preaching Christ crucified considered to the Greeks?

Foolishness Signup and view all the answers

What was preaching Christ crucified considered to those who are called both Jews and Greeks?

Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God Signup and view all the answers

What is wiser than men?

The foolishness of God Signup and view all the answers

What is stronger than men?

The weakness of God Signup and view all the answers

Who did Paul say are not called?

Not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble Signup and view all the answers

What did God choose to put to shame the wise?

The foolish things of the world Signup and view all the answers

What did God choose to put to shame the things which are mighty?

The weak things of the world Signup and view all the answers

What two things of the world has God chosen?

The base things and the things which are despised Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to 1 Corinthians

Paul introduces himself and Sosthenes in his first letter to the Corinthians.
The letter is addressed to the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be saints.

Structure of 1 Corinthians

The book consists of 16 chapters.
Chapter 13 specifically describes the nature of love.

Key Themes and Teachings

Paul expresses gratitude for God's grace given to the Corinthians through Christ (1:4).
The Corinthians were enriched in utterance and knowledge (1:5).
Their faith was confirmed as they lacked no spiritual gifts (1:7).
God will confirm the Corinthians until the day of the Lord to ensure they are blameless (1:8).
They were called into fellowship with Jesus Christ by God (1:9).

Divisions and Contentions

Paul urges the Corinthians to unify by speaking the same thing, avoiding divisions (1:10).
Chloe's household reported contentions among the members (1:11).
The Corinthians were divided, claiming allegiance to various figures such as Paul, Apollos, Cephas, and Christ (1:12).

Baptism and Purpose

Paul identifies those he baptized: Crispus, Gaius, and the household of Stephanas (1:14-16).
He expresses relief for not baptizing many to prevent claims of personal allegiance (1:14-15).
Christ sent Paul to preach the gospel, avoiding the use of eloquent wisdom (1:17).

The Message of the Cross

The message of the cross is perceived as foolishness by those perishing (1:18) yet is the power of God for those being saved.
God plans to destroy worldly wisdom (1:19) and bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent (1:19).
Paul questions the whereabouts of the wise, scribes, and disputers in the context of God's wisdom (1:20).

Wisdom of God vs. Worldly Wisdom

The world did not know God through wisdom; instead, God chose to save believers through the "foolishness" of preaching (1:21).
Jews seek signs (1:22), Greeks seek wisdom (1:22), but Christ crucified is both a stumbling block and foolishness to them (1:23).
For those called, Christ represents the power and wisdom of God (1:24).

Divine Reversal of Expectations

God's foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and His weakness is stronger than human strength (1:25).
Not many of the wise, mighty, or noble are called (1:26); God uses the foolish and weak things of the world to confound the wise (1:27-28).
God chooses base and despised things of the world to shame the proud (1:28).

Summary of God’s Choice

The contrast between worldly measures of wisdom and strength compared to God's unconventional choices highlights the transformative nature of faith and divine purpose.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Test your knowledge on the first seven chapters of 1 Corinthians with these flashcards. Each card focuses on key individuals, themes, and messages presented by Paul in his letter to the Corinthians. Perfect for students studying the New Testament!