Leading up to Romans
Paul's name prior to meeting Jesus Christ.
Saul.
Identify the purpose of the book of Romans
For Paul to communicate the core of the gospel in case he couldn't see them in person.
The place where 1 Corinthians was written
Ephesus.
Identify the theme of the book of 1 Corinthians.
Believers are the temple of God, indwelt by His Spirit.
Identify the names of five letters (5) which Paul wrote to churches:
What do many consider Paul to be, compared to all Christians?
Arguably the greatest Christian evangelist there ever was. He is often considered the best example in this.
The place where the book of Romans was written .
Probably Corinth.
The date of 1 Corinthians.
AD 55 or 56.
According the 1 Corinthians, why can unbelievers not accept and understand the Bible?
Unbelievers do not have the Holy Spirit, so they cannot understand biblical truth. Believers have the Spirit to help them understand.
In the letter of Romans, what does Paul say is the purpose of the law, since he has shown that it cannot save?
The law makes us conscious of sin and teachers us what sin is.
Describe how the early church behaved. In other words, how did they live and what did they do? List at least 5 things.
Acts 2:42-44 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common.
The date of the book of Romans.
Around AD 57.
Identify the author of the book of 1 Corinthians .
Paul.
According to 1 Corinthians, explain the metaphor about "milk" and "solid food." 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.
In Romans, it contrasts what the “one man” Adam gave to humankind with what the “one man” Jesus Christ gave. Explain this contrast:
Adam sinned, bringing death to humankind, but Jesus brought grace and the gift of righteousness and life.
Paul completed how many missionary journeys all-together?
The Audience of the book of Romans.
Written to the church at Rome before Paul had visited them.
The Audience of the book of 1 Corinthians
The church in Corinth which Paul founded in response to news from Chloe's household and a letter from the church.
In 1 Corinthians, what problem caused quarrels and divisions in the church at Corinth?
The were arguing about leadership - who was the rightful leader - was it Appolos, Christ, Paul...?
What city was Paul traveling to when he heard Jesus speak to him?
Damascus.
Identify three cities besides Jerusalem and Rome that Paul visited in his travels:
Corinth, Ephesus, Philippi, Thessalonica, etc...
Identify the theme of the book of Romans.
The gospel of Christ.
Identify the purpose of the book of 1 Corinthians.
To correct problems in the church and address other important issues.
According to 1 Corinthians, what does Paul mean by the “foolishness of God” and the “weakness of God”? What point is he making?
Paul is using a hyperbole to basically state that in every way God is wiser and stronger than any person.
About how many people could the Ancient Roman Colosseum hold?
About 80,000.