1 Corinthians Test

What does Paul mean by "a way out" in 1 Corinthians 10:13? Why do you think many believers memorize this verse?

God is able to show a believer how to meet temptations without succumbing to it. Believers memorize this verse to remind them to call upon God for help when they are tempted.

How does Paul's words in 10:23-33 relate to Jesus' command to "love your neighbor as yourself"?

If we really love others, we will be careful not to offend them and cause them to stumble in their Christian walk

Who was the author of the book of 1 Corinthians?

Paul

Explain Paul's building metaphor?

Paul "laid a foundation," preaching the gospel and so beginning a new Christian life. Others build on that beginning with the good teaching that will last ("gold, silver, costly stones") or with poor teaching that will not last ("wood, hay, or straw") God's judgement ("fire") will test the work for its quality.

Paul urges the Corinthians to collect money to have ready when he comes. For whom is the money to be collected?

The collection is for the church in Jerusalem

Who are "the first man" and "the second man"?

The first man is Adam and the second man is Christ

Paul says that believers receive gifts, the "manifestation of the Spirit" from God. What is the purpose of the gifts?

The gifts are intended to contribute to "the common good," the good of others

What heresy is Paul arguing against in 15:12? How does he emphasize the importance of the resurrection?

The hershey is that Christ has not been raised from the dead. Paul says that if that it true, no one else will be raised from the dead, so believers are still in their sins and are to be pitied more than others because they have believed in vain.

What problems caused quarrels and divisions in the Church at Corinth?

The people were quarreling about who was their rightful leader- Paul, Christ or Apollos

What is Paul's teaching about the dependence, independence, and interdependence of men and women?

Women and men are not independent of each other; rather, they are interdependent, or dependent from each other, and both are dependent on God

What was the author's purpose?

to correct problems in the church and to bring unity

When / where was it written?

50-55 Ephesus and Macedonia

In chapter 14 Paul speaks about how believers should conduct themselves in the church. How does verse 40 apply to your own church life?

Answers may include such matters as arriving on time for services, attending and participating in Sunday school, and dividing up the work so that each member offers some kind of service rather leaving it all to a few

In one sentence summarize Paul's teaching about food that has been sacrificed to idols.

Believers are free to eat all foods, but we shouldn't exercise that freedom if by doing so we would cause a "weaker brother" to sin

We live in a time when many people resolve their conflicts in court. What would Paul say about this current tendency?

Believers should settle their own disputes among themselves rather than taking them to court "in front of unbelievers."

How does chapter 13 relate to an important teaching of Jesus?

Chapter 13 concerns Jesus' second most important law, "love your neighbor as yourself." Paul shows how love surpasses other qualities such as faith and knowledge, which are nothing without love

For whom was it written?

Church of Corinth / Jews and Gentiles

Explain the principle behind Paul's words "to the Jews I became like a Jew"? How can we as believers follow the same principle today?

In order to win others to Christ, we must be willing to understand and even adopt some of their ideas and culture. Believers today can seek to understand and mingle with unbelievers in order to help them come to faith.

Explain the metaphor of the body. What main point is Paul making about spiritual gifts?

Just as our physical body had many parts, such as hands and feet, the spiritual body, or the church, has many individual members, people who exercise their varied gifts for the good of the whole

How serious does Paul consider the sexaul immorality he has heard about amound the Corinthians?

Paul considers the believers sexaul immorality very serious, with the offenders deserving to be "put out of your fellowship" and handed over to Satan; the church is to expel such people and not associate with them.

Explain the metaphor about "milk" and "solid foods." What is Paul saying about the believers in Corinth?

Paul is saying that he gave the Corinthians "milk," the basic teachings of the gospel, but he could not give them "solid food," the deeper lessons that could only benefit those who were more mature in their walk with Christ.

What does Paul mean by the "foolishness of God" and the "weakness of God?" What point is he making?

Paul is using hyperbole, or exaggeration, to make the point that in every way God is wiser and stronger than any person

What does Paul mean when he says, "You are not your own" and what does his words have to do with sexaul immorality?

Paul means that we as believers belong to Christ, who bought us by shedding His blood. As believers we must avoid sexaul immorality and be clean, since having the Holy Spirit in us making our bodies temples of the Holy Spirit.

Explain what Paul means when he asks, "Are you not the result of my work in the Lord?"

Paul reminds the Corinthians that he was the first to bring the gospel to them

Explain Paul's gardening metaphor.

Paul says he "planted the seed," or preached the gospel; Apollos "watered it," or taught the new believers how to live to God; but God "made it grow," or did a supernatural work to create the new life that would eventually produce fruit

According to Paul, what is the main advantage of remaining single?

Paul wants people to give their whole heart to the Lord and His service rather than divide their attention between a spouse and God.

Why is Paul sending Timothy to the Corinthians?

Timothy will remind the Corinthians of Paul's way of life when he was among them, and of how it followed or agreed with his teachings.

Why can unbelievers not accept and understand the Bible?

Unbelievers do not have the Holy Spirit, so they cannot understand the spiritual truths contained in the Bible. Believers have the Spirit to help them understand.

What was the theme of the book of 1 Corinthians?

you are the temple and dwell by His Spirit