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What was the primary problem Paul aimed to address in the Corinthian church?
What was the primary problem Paul aimed to address in the Corinthian church?
How does Paul describe the power of the cross in relation to salvation?
How does Paul describe the power of the cross in relation to salvation?
What was the Corinthians' approach to evaluating spiritual leaders, according to Paul?
What was the Corinthians' approach to evaluating spiritual leaders, according to Paul?
What is indicated about the message of the cross in Paul's teachings?
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What danger does Paul highlight regarding the Corinthians' measurement of spirituality?
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What was one major cultural aspect influencing the Corinthian church?
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Which issue specifically challenged the authority of Paul within the Corinthian church?
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What perspective does the Word of God offer regarding our bodies?
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How did the Corinthian believers typically respond to their perceived social status?
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What is one major issue that believers face regarding sexuality?
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What theological concept posed a challenge leading to issues in the Corinthian church?
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What was one of the eleven problems Paul addressed in his letter to the Corinthians?
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According to the content, what does glorifying God in our bodies entail?
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What misconception did the super spiritual group in Corinth hold regarding sexual relations?
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What was expected from a client in a patron-client relationship in the Corinthian culture?
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What was Paul's goal in addressing the issues he noted in the Corinthian church?
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What does the slogan 'All things are lawful for me' represent in the context of Paul's teaching?
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Which statement accurately reflects a major theme in 1 and 2 Corinthians?
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Which of the following problems related to personal conduct was mentioned for the Corinthian church?
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What is a distinctive feature of Paul's writing style in his letters?
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Which of the following best describes the social context of Corinth during the time of Paul?
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What theological concept is considered a framework in the letters to the Corinthians?
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Which aspect of the church does Paul emphasize in his letters to the Corinthians?
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In what way does Paul address the moral behavior of the Corinthians in his letters?
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What structure do Pauline letters follow that distinguishes them from other writings of the time?
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What is the significance of the letters to the Corinthians in the context of early Christianity?
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What is the primary belief of complementarianism regarding gender roles?
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What is Paul's perspective on marriage in relation to parental approval?
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How does egalitarianism view the roles of men and women?
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How does Paul view the state of singleness according to the provided content?
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Why is it important to consider the cultural context of a text?
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What cultural context influenced parents' responsibilities regarding marriage?
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What is a key aspect of recognizing male and female distinctives in contemporary society?
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Which group in Corinth was considered the 'strong' concerning the issue of eating meat sacrificed to idols?
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Which statement best reflects the author's view on gender roles in the church?
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What is a recommended parental role concerning their children's sexual purity according to the content?
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What could be a problematic contemporary expression of culture in a local church setting?
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What issue led to division among the Corinthians regarding the consumption of meat?
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In the context of cultural conditioning, what remains relevant despite changing times?
In the context of cultural conditioning, what remains relevant despite changing times?
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What does the phrase 'Just Because you can, doesn’t mean you should' imply in the context of the content?
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What is a potential issue with strictly adhering to cultural norms in church?
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Which of the following is NOT an implication of Paul's teachings on marriage and singleness?
Which of the following is NOT an implication of Paul's teachings on marriage and singleness?
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Paul observed that divisions in the Corinthian church were primarily due to disagreements over monetary contributions.
Paul observed that divisions in the Corinthian church were primarily due to disagreements over monetary contributions.
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The phrase 'Grace plus zero' emphasizes that salvation can be attained through personal effort in addition to God's grace.
The phrase 'Grace plus zero' emphasizes that salvation can be attained through personal effort in addition to God's grace.
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Paul encouraged the Corinthians to measure spirituality based solely on cultural standards and eloquence of speech.
Paul encouraged the Corinthians to measure spirituality based solely on cultural standards and eloquence of speech.
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The message of the cross was viewed by Paul as a source of power for salvation, contrasting with its perception as foolishness by the world.
The message of the cross was viewed by Paul as a source of power for salvation, contrasting with its perception as foolishness by the world.
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The Corinthians believed that their social status did not impact their spiritual leaders' effectiveness.
The Corinthians believed that their social status did not impact their spiritual leaders' effectiveness.
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The letters to the Corinthians primarily focus on Paul's views on their financial practices.
The letters to the Corinthians primarily focus on Paul's views on their financial practices.
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Paul emphasizes the importance of the Church as a temple of the Holy Spirit in his letters.
Paul emphasizes the importance of the Church as a temple of the Holy Spirit in his letters.
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The epistolary style used in Paul's letters is unique compared to other writings of the time.
The epistolary style used in Paul's letters is unique compared to other writings of the time.
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Moral living in accordance with Christ is a secondary theme in Paul's letters to the Corinthians.
Moral living in accordance with Christ is a secondary theme in Paul's letters to the Corinthians.
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Paul's letters include a prayer wish at the end of his correspondence.
Paul's letters include a prayer wish at the end of his correspondence.
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The historical context of Corinth is irrelevant to understanding Paul's letters.
The historical context of Corinth is irrelevant to understanding Paul's letters.
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Paul’s letters discuss the concept of eschatology as a theological framework.
Paul’s letters discuss the concept of eschatology as a theological framework.
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Paul encourages the Corinthians to disregard their social context in their spiritual lives.
Paul encourages the Corinthians to disregard their social context in their spiritual lives.
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Everything we do should aim to bring shame to the community of faith.
Everything we do should aim to bring shame to the community of faith.
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It is considered wise to give away emergency funds to help someone financially without consideration.
It is considered wise to give away emergency funds to help someone financially without consideration.
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The Bible encourages believers to voice their opinions in moments of provocation without restraint.
The Bible encourages believers to voice their opinions in moments of provocation without restraint.
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Believers should live in a way that is pleasing to the Lord based on their understanding of being redeemed.
Believers should live in a way that is pleasing to the Lord based on their understanding of being redeemed.
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Addressing others in a language and tone similar to them can reflect one's true character.
Addressing others in a language and tone similar to them can reflect one's true character.
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All decisions made by believers should have no relation to their future in Christ.
All decisions made by believers should have no relation to their future in Christ.
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Enduring being 'cheated' may be seen as a sign of weakness in faith.
Enduring being 'cheated' may be seen as a sign of weakness in faith.
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Interactions with unbelievers should always reflect a lifestyle that is representative of Christ.
Interactions with unbelievers should always reflect a lifestyle that is representative of Christ.
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The Corinthians believed that their cultural freedom allowed women to pray without any head covering.
The Corinthians believed that their cultural freedom allowed women to pray without any head covering.
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Paul argues that women must be subordinate to men in all church activities.
Paul argues that women must be subordinate to men in all church activities.
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The cultural norm of head coverings for women was purely a church practice, unrelated to broader societal values.
The cultural norm of head coverings for women was purely a church practice, unrelated to broader societal values.
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Bringing shame upon the church was not a concern for the women in Corinth.
Bringing shame upon the church was not a concern for the women in Corinth.
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Paul encourages the Corinthians to embrace the idea that distinctions between male and female should be overlooked in the church.
Paul encourages the Corinthians to embrace the idea that distinctions between male and female should be overlooked in the church.
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The behavior of women in Corinth blurred the distinction between the sexes and was viewed as scandalous.
The behavior of women in Corinth blurred the distinction between the sexes and was viewed as scandalous.
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Women praying with their heads uncovered was considered acceptable in Corinthian culture.
Women praying with their heads uncovered was considered acceptable in Corinthian culture.
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Paul's message was aimed at enforcing cultural norms without regard to the equality of the sexes.
Paul's message was aimed at enforcing cultural norms without regard to the equality of the sexes.
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Paul believed that women should have distinct roles and be limited in their participation in the church.
Paul believed that women should have distinct roles and be limited in their participation in the church.
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The Corinthians viewed the chaotic practice of speaking in tongues during worship as a demonstration of true spirituality.
The Corinthians viewed the chaotic practice of speaking in tongues during worship as a demonstration of true spirituality.
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Cultural norms are presented as unchangeable in Paul's teachings, with no room for contextual adaptation.
Cultural norms are presented as unchangeable in Paul's teachings, with no room for contextual adaptation.
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Paul's teachings suggest that spiritual gifts, like tongues, should be expressed in an orderly manner during public worship.
Paul's teachings suggest that spiritual gifts, like tongues, should be expressed in an orderly manner during public worship.
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The notion that women should not hold leadership positions stems solely from secular beliefs, independent of the church.
The notion that women should not hold leadership positions stems solely from secular beliefs, independent of the church.
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Paul's vision included the belief that men and women possess functional equality within the church community.
Paul's vision included the belief that men and women possess functional equality within the church community.
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The chaotic expressions of spirituality in the Corinthian church were not seen as problematic by Paul.
The chaotic expressions of spirituality in the Corinthian church were not seen as problematic by Paul.
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In addressing cultural beliefs, the study of the Bible in its original context plays a crucial role in aiding the church’s understanding.
In addressing cultural beliefs, the study of the Bible in its original context plays a crucial role in aiding the church’s understanding.
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The three gifts of the Spirit listed in Chapter 12 are faith, healing, and miracles.
The three gifts of the Spirit listed in Chapter 12 are faith, healing, and miracles.
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Love is described as something that is selfish and easily angered.
Love is described as something that is selfish and easily angered.
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Chapter 14 emphasizes that the purpose of spiritual gifts is to promote personal glory.
Chapter 14 emphasizes that the purpose of spiritual gifts is to promote personal glory.
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There are a total of 22 gifts of the Spirit mentioned across both Corinthians and Romans.
There are a total of 22 gifts of the Spirit mentioned across both Corinthians and Romans.
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The characteristics of love include patience, kindness, and a lack of jealousy.
The characteristics of love include patience, kindness, and a lack of jealousy.
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In Corinthians, it is suggested that love is superior to all spiritual gifts.
In Corinthians, it is suggested that love is superior to all spiritual gifts.
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The church is compared to a human body to illustrate the diversity and unity of its members.
The church is compared to a human body to illustrate the diversity and unity of its members.
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The gifts of the Spirit are exclusively meant for personal benefit and not for the community.
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Study Notes
Course Notebook
- Course name: Oei Shu Fen Amelia
- Course code: ADM24138
- Subject: BIB353: 1 and 2 Corinthians
- Instructor: Dr. Doug Petersen
- Date: November 27, 2024
Introduction - Week 1
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Authorship:
- Author: Paul the Apostle
- Letter format: Greetings, thanksgiving, emphasis on holiness/sanctification, prayer
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Structure:
- Style and writing in the letters: Emphasis on historical, political, cultural, and literary context.
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Context
- Historical, political, cultural, and literary contexts of the letters.
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Background:
- Corinth as a wealthy cosmopolitan commercial center in Southern Greece
- Key people and cultures in Corinth
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Themes:
- Jesus Christ, the cross, and salvation
- Eschatology (theology of the future)
- Church as a temple of the Holy Spirit
- Moral living in Christ
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Summary:
- Significance of the letters to Christianity
- How the letters have shaped Christian living.
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Important terms:
- Honour and shame, status and role, patron/patronage
- 5 key transitions: geographically, linguistically, culturally, sociologically, demographically
Problem #1, Divisions in the Church (1 Corinthians 1-4)
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Factions in the Church (1:10-4:21)
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Incest/tolerant leadership (5:1-13)
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Brother takes brother to Courts (6:1-11)
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Believers going to Prostitutes (6:12-20)
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Marriage and Sex (7:1-40)
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Liberty: Meat Offered to Idols (8:1-10:33)
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Women in Worship (11:1-16)
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The Lord's Supper (11:17-34)
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Spiritual Gifts & Chaos (12:1-14:40)
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Resurrection from the Dead (15:1-58)
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The Collection (16:1-4)
Problem #2, The Incestuous Man (1 Corinthians 5:1-13)
- Paul addresses a brother sleeping with his mother-in-law.
- Paul uses the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Passover as a disciplinary tool for the church.
- Paul addresses implications of the issue on the church as a community.
- He issues an instruction to be separate from those who are sinful.
Problem #3, Lawsuits (1 Corinthians 6:1-11)
- Church members taking each other to court for trivial disputes.
- Paul emphasizes the importance of Christians resolving issues within the community.
- Paul advises to suffer wrong rather than taking legal action.
Problem #4, On Going to Prostitutes (1 Corinthians 6:12-20)
- Paul discusses the issue of Christians visiting prostitutes.
- Paul emphasizes that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit and should be treated with dignity.
- Paul argues against the idea that "all things are lawful" while emphasizing that not everything is good.
Problem #5, Marriage (1 Corinthians 7:1-40)
- Advice to married believers
- Advice to the unmarried, widows, and widowers
- Advice to those married to unbelievers
- Advice on how to live as a slave or a free person in Christ
- Advice on how to stay chaste and live a life of virtue.
Problem #6, Being A Stumbling Block (1 Corinthians 8:1-11:1)
- Divided views on whether believers can eat meat sacrificed to idols.
- The strong and the weak debate.
- Paul's advice to be careful that their actions don't cause others to stumble.
- How knowledge isn't the priority when love is a better consideration.
Problem #7, Women in Worship (1 Corinthians 11:2-16)
- Corinthian women praying with their heads uncovered.
- Women were breaking cultural norms.
- Paul's response addresses these problems regarding how to conduct themselves and live virtuously within a faith community.
Problem #8, Spiritual Gifts: Abuse of Tongues in Public Worship (1 Corinthians 12-14).
- Focus on spiritual gifts and their proper use in the church.
- The issue of tongues, prophecy, and their order in worship.
- Paul emphasizes the importance of speaking in tongues, understanding tongues, and the use of gifts, specifically prayer, for the benefit of the church.
Problem #9, The Resurrection of the Body (1 Corinthians 15)
- The issue of the resurrection of the body.
- Paul's response to the challenge of the resurrection within the community of faith.
Problem #10, The Collection (1 Corinthians 16:1-4)
- Paul encourages the church in Corinth to support the needy in Judea by donating to an established famine fund.
- The need of generosity in order to help those in need.
- Importance of the responsibility of Christians to one another.
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