I Corinthians
1-2
1-2
What is a Church?
Example: The Church of Corinth?
A ____ of _________A Body of Believers
A Body of Believers
What is the eternal Godhead?
Father, Son, & Holy spirit
“Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?” What does Paul refer leaven to?
*Ref: I Corinthians 5:6 NKJV
SIN
What Matters most regarding the Heart?
(1 word): The ________
The Motive
What is I Corinthians?
Clue: The #______
Fill in the Blanks:
“Because the _________ of God is wiser than men, and the _________ of God is stronger than men.”
*Ref: I Corinthians 1:25
Bonus: Why does Paul say this? (50pts)
“Because the FOOLISHNESS of God is wiser than men, and the WEAKNESS of God is stronger than men.”
Bonus: Why does Paul say this? (50pts)
14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one.
*Ref: I Corinthians 2:14-15 NKJV
What does the word APOSTLE mean?
(1 word): ____
Sent
“...deliver such a one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.”
Who does Paul refer such a one to?
I Corinthians 5:5 NKJV
A PROLONGED REBELLIOUS SINNER
“Now concerning things offered to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Why does Paul say it is better to have Love than Knowledge?
Because, Knowledge _______ and Love does what? ______
*Ref: I Corinthians 8:1
Because, Knowledge PUFFS UP and Love EDIFIES
What sets Paul apart from all the other Apostles?
He was the 1st Apostle to preach to the Gentiles!
What is I Corinthians 1 mainly about?
(1 word answer)
Clue: Paul pleads that all speak the same thing
*Ref: I Corinthians 1:10
Division
"Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment."
I Corinthians 3:12 talks about building upon the foundation using materials such as Gold, Silver, and precious stones vs Wood, hay, and straw. What is he alluding those materials too?
___________ vs _____
Righteousness vs Works
How must we Glorify God?
All in _____, ______, & ______
*Ref: I Corinthians 6:12
Body, Mind, and Spirit
Fill in the Blank:
Why would it be better to stay married rather than have a divorce if they are willing yo stay If one is a believer and the other is not?
Because they are in? _________
Because they are in Covenant
Who were the 3 Main Apostles of Corinth which also caused some discord between their followers?
PAUL
APOLLO
PETER
Fill in the Blank:
God has revealed them to us through His word and though His spirit... "For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one know the things of God except the Spirit of God. It is said that the _______ of ___ is a mystery when in fact, this is obviously not true.
*Ref I Corinthians 2:7-11
WISDOM of GOD
I Corinthians 3:10 Paul states that by the grace of God he was given the the role of a wise master builder that has Laid the foundation and gives the duty to them to build on it. What is the foundation that he has laid?
JESUS CHRIST
Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were ______, you were _______, you were _______ in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
*Ref I Corinthians 6:11 NKJV
“And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.”
*Ref I Corinthians 6:11 NKJV
I Corinthians 7:32-34 states that it is better to be a Virgin (Single) than a Wife (Married)
What is a difference between a Wife and a Virgin?
The Wife cares about things of the ________
vs
The Virgin cares about things of the ________
The Wife cares about things of the World how she may please her husband
VS
The Virgin cares about the things of the Lord, that she may be Holy in body and in spirit
What were the Apostle Paul's 2 careers in life?
*Apostle, Disciple/Discipler, Missionary, Pastor, Saint, do not count!
*Spelling dosen't count :)
He was a Pharisee and a Tent Maker
FILL IN THE BLANK (200pts)and EXPLAIN (300pts)
Why Paul said this?
“that your ____ should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.”
I Corinthians 2:5 NKJV
FAITH
Paul does not preach with the persuasive wisdom of man but in the Spirit and Power of God
Why could Paul not feed his brethren with solid food but instead with milk and even with milk as babes in Christ still could not receive it?
Because the people were ______. (200pts)
and Give 3 specific Examples (300pts)
*Ref: I Corinthians 3:1-3
Carnal
They were filled with ENVY, STRIFE, AND DIVISION
In our current day and age, we hear people say, "Come on its 2022", or "Its normal, everybody's doing it!", "Its my body my choice", " Love whoever or whatever you want, Love is love!"
Although God does Love us all, He placed strict parameters that we cannot cross in I Cor 6:15-19. Why cant we do what we want with our body?
15 Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ?
For, as it is written, “The two will become one flesh.” 17 But he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him.
19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, 20 for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
What are 4 steps to resolve conflict with a brother who sins against you without suing them?
Personally, Between you and him
Witness
Church
Cut him off, leave it to the Lord
Where did SAUL encounter God first?
Bonus: 100 points Where was Saul Born?
SAUL OF TARSUS = The Apostle Paul