Paul’s Letters and the Corinthian Church
Paul wrote this letter to address problems in a church known for division and immorality. What is the name of the church Paul was talking about?
Corinth
The one who gives growth when others plant and water.
God
The chapter often called “The Love Chapter.”
1 Corinthians 13
Paul says believers’ bodies are temples of this divine presence.
The Holy Spirit
“Death has been swallowed up in ______.”
Victory
This young disciple helped deliver Paul’s letter to the Corinthians.
Timothy
The only foundation that can be laid for the church.
Jesus Christ
Paul compares the church to this when explaining spiritual gifts.
A human body
“All things are lawful,” Paul says, “but not all things are…” what?
Helpful / Beneficial
Paul says “flesh and blood cannot inherit” this.
The Kingdom of God
Paul wrote 1 Corinthians while staying in this city.
Ephesus
Paul and Apollos are described as this in God’s work.
Fellow workers (co-labourers)
Three things that “remain” according to 1 Corinthians 13:13.
Faith, hope and love
The sin Paul says believers must flee because it is against one’s own body.
Paul instructs that the man living in sin with his father’s wife should be dealt with in this way.
Sexual immorality
Expelled from the church
The people & groups to whom the risen Christ appeared.
Cephas (Peter), the Twelve and over 500 believers
The household whose members informed Paul about divisions in the church.
Chloe's household (1 Corinthians 1:11)
Paul warns the Corinthians not to boast in men, saying “all things are yours.” Name at least three examples he lists in that verse.
Paul, Apollos, Cephas, the world, life, death, things present, or things to come (1 Corinthians 3:21–22)
Paul uses an illustration about musical instruments to teach order in worship. What two instruments does he mention, and what is his point?
The flute and the harp — that if they don’t give distinct sounds, no one will recognize the tune (1 Corinthians 14:7)
Paul warns against idolatry by referring to this Old Testament event.
Paul reminds the Corinthians that “a little leaven leavens the whole lump.” In this context, what festival does he use as a metaphor for moral purity?
The Israelites worshipping the golden calf
The Feast of Unleavened Bread / Passover (1 Corinthians 5:7–8)
In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul quotes two Old Testament prophets when declaring victory over death.
Isaiah and Hosea
In the closing chapter, Paul commends two men who devoted themselves to serving the saints and urges the Corinthians to submit to them. Name them.
Stephanas and Fortunatus (and Achaicus) — 1 Corinthians 16:15–18
According to Paul, how does the message of the cross both unite believers and destroy human boasting?
It unites believers through God's power revealed in weakness and destroys boasting by exposing the emptiness of worldly wisdom, making all equal before the cross. (1 Corinthians 1:18-31)
In chapter 14, Paul quotes the Law saying, “With other tongues and through the lips of foreigners I will speak to this people.” From which Old Testament book is this quotation taken?
Isaiah (Isaiah 28:11–12)
In his discussion of lawsuits among believers, Paul says, “Do you not know that we will judge _____?” — complete the statement and explain its implication.
“...angels” — believers will share in Christ’s authority in the final judgment (1 Corinthians 6:3)
What mystery does Paul reveal about the resurrection?
Which two enemies are defeated through resurrection victory? Name a song that is about conquering these two enemies.
Not all will die, but all will be changed in an instant. (1 Corinthians 15:51-52)
Sin and death
Songs: In Christ alone my hope is found / My Living Hope / This is Amazing Grace / Because He lives / Thank you for the cross Lord