Bible Week 26

When reading and studying 2 Corinthians, what should we attempt to do?

Feel the heart of Paul in this book.

Who is the author of 1 Corinthians?

Paul

What does 2 Corinthians 5:17 say about every follower of Christ?

They are a new creation.

Who were 1-2 Corinthians written to?

The church in Corinth.

How does Paul typically begin and conclude every letter that he writes?

With a greeting (sometimes lengthy).

According to 2 Corinthians, Christians must be __________ __________ in the way they think, speak, and act.

counter-cultural

The letter of 1 Corinthians begins with a focus on the _____ and ends with an emphasis on the _____.

cross; resurrection

The letter of 2 Corinthians is the most __________ account ever written about the trials and triumphs of Christian ministry.

intimate

Believers today should seek to determine what their __________ __________ is/are, and then use it/them to build up Christ's body, the Church.

spiritual gifts

The letter of 2 Corinthians makes it clear that __________ is the mark of a true disciple of Christ.

suffering

Identify four key themes in 1 Corinthians.

1. The centrality of Christ's resurrection from the dead. 2. The nature of love and how Christians should display it. 3. Believers should strive to live a godly lifestyle. 4. Believers should strive to be unified with one another.

What were the two main reasons Paul originally wrote 1 Corinthians?

1. To address issues within the church. 2. To answer questions the church had.

In 2 Corinthians 5:21 the greatest exchange that could ever take place is detailed. In this exchange, what did Christ get? What do we get if we trust in Christ?

Christ got our sin; we get His righteousness.

In 1 Corinthians, Jesus is the resurrected __________ and __________.

Lord; Savior