General Themes
Why did Saint Paul write a letter to the Church in Corinth?
He heard they were divided by social factors.
In Corinthians 5, how does Saint Paul advise the Corinthians to respond to the immoral behavior reported among them?
Distance themselves from the offender.
What is the primary topic discussed in 1 Corinthians 7?
Marriage and divorce.
In 1 Corinthians 12, what does Saint Paul compare the Church to?
A body.
In 1 Corinthians 14, what does Saint Paul emphasize as crucial in the context of spiritual gifts?
The edification of the Church.
The overarching theme of the book of Corinthians is:
What a community of God living in the Spirit should resemble.
In Corinthians 5, what does Saint Paul urge the Corinthians to do concerning their old way of life?
Renounce it and strive for righteousness.
According to 1 Corinthians 8, what is the issue Saint Paul addresses regarding food?
Whether Christians should eat meat sacrificed to idols.
According to 1 Corinthians 12, what ensures that diverse spiritual gifts come from the same source?
They are given by the Holy Spirit.
According to 1 Corinthians 14, what does Saint Paul suggest about prophecy compared to speaking in tongues?
Prophecy is more valuable than speaking in tongues.
Why does Saint Paul state that the rulers of this age do not understand God's wisdom in 1 Corinthians 2?
Because they are blinded by worldly wisdom.
What is the main theme of 1 Corinthians 6?
Conflicts and sexual immorality.
What does Saint Paul suggest about the impact of one’s actions on others in 1 Corinthians 8?
Believers should consider the impact of their actions on their weaker brothers and sisters.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a gift of the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12?
Astrology.
Where does Saint Paul say he will remain until Pentecost (1 Corinthians 16)?
Ephesus.
What does Saint Paul say about the foundation of the Church in 1 Corinthians 3?
It is Jesus Christ himself.
What does Saint Paul emphasize in 1 Corinthians 6:12 regarding believers’ freedom?
Believers should exercise self-control and not be enslaved by anything.
What right does Saint Paul say he has foregone for the sake of the Gospel (around verses 1 Corinthians 9:15-18)?
The right to be paid for his evangelism.
In 1 Corinthians 12, what is stated as the purpose of the spiritual gifts?
The common good.
In the conclusion to his letter, Saint Paul tells the Corinthians to do everything with what?
Love.
How does Saint Paul conclude his discussion about wisdom in 1 Corinthians 3?
By emphasizing the foolishness of worldly wisdom compared to God’s wisdom.
In 1 Corinthians 6:15, what analogy does Saint Paul use to emphasize the significance of sexual immorality?
The body being a temple of the Holy Spirit.
In 1 Corinthians 10, what warning does Saint Paul give to those who think they stand firm?
They should not boast but be careful.
According to 1 Corinthians 13, which three things will last forever?
Faith, hope, and love.
What does Saint Paul say about the importance of different members in the body of Christ?
All are of equal importance.