New Testament Survey
CHAPTER SEVEN
I AND II CORINTHIANS
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
- Name the author of the books of I and II Corinthians.
- Identify to whom the books were written.
- State the purposes for I and II Corinthians.
- Write the Key Verses of the books of I and II Corinthians from memory.
- State the Life and Ministry Principles for these books.
I CORINTHIANS
INTRODUCTION
AUTHOR: Paul
TO WHOM: Believers at Corinth
PURPOSE: Paul deals with problems which have been brought to his attention and questions which the Corinthian believers have asked.
KEY VERSE: I Corinthians 13:13
LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: Love is the greatest spiritual key to effective Christian life and ministry.
MAIN CHARACTERS: Paul, Timothy, Apollos, Stephanas (See also the names in closing greetings in chapter 16.)
OUTLINE
I. Introduction: I Corinthians 1:1-9
A. The writers: Paul and Sosthenes: I Corinthians 1:1
B. The readers: I Corinthians 1:2
1. To the church of God at Corinth.
2. Them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus.
3. Those called to be saints.
4. All that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ.