Chapter 24

Which Christian couple did Paul encounter at Corinth?

Aquila and Priscilla

What are the dates for Paul's 3rd missionary journey?

52-56 AD

What alternatives to Christian litigation did Paul suggest?

1. Arbitration within the church 2. One of the brothers to endure the wrong

Under what 3 circumstances did Paul allow a married couple to refuse sexual relations?

1. Common consent 2. Limited time - not indefinitely 3. Special season of prayer

What advice did Paul give the Corinthian believers who were married to an unbelieving spouse?

1. If the unbelieving spouse wanted to continue the marriage, then the Christian spouse was to continue it. 2. If the unbelieving spouse chose to end the marriage, then the divorce was to be done peacefully.

In response to problems of church divisions, what 3 questions did Paul ask the Corinthians?

1. Is Christ divided? 2. Was Paul crucified for you? 3. Were you baptized in the name of Paul?

What was the occasion for Paul's writing 1st Corinthians?

1. Paul received oral reports from the household of Chloe regarding contentions in the church. 2. He received a letter from the Corinthian church seeking his advice on various problems they were facing.

What were 2 aspects of worship Paul addressed to the Corinthian Church?

1. The veiling of women 2. The observance of the Lord's supper

What chapter in 1st Corinthians is known as the resurrection chapter?

1st Corinthians 15

In which city did Paul encounter problems with the followers of John the Baptist?

Ephesus

In which city was there a riot of silversmiths?

Ephesus

Which of the cities visited by Paul had as their outstanding feature, the great temple of Diana?

Ephesus

What is the name of the ancient religion that distinguished between the soul and body?

Gnosticism

What was the issue in the Corinthian Church that led Paul to discuss the problem of the weaker brother?

Pagan temples in Corinth gave meat to their gods as a sacrifice. "Could Christians eat this meat" was the question. Paul said yes, unless it offended someone.

What was the reaction of the Corinthian church when Paul confronted them with the issue of immorality?

They were puffed up with pride and insensitive to the moral outrage in their midst.

Who joined Paul in Ephesus when he wrote 2nd Corinthians?

Timothy