(A Study of 1 Corinthians)

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1 (A Study of 1 Corinthians) CHURCH OF CHRIST 1701 W. Elliott St. Breckenridge, TX (254)

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3 F o r e w o r d The congregation of the Lord s church at Corinth was Paul s problem child! They had more problems than they knew what to do with, yet Paul called them "saints" (1:2). Also, their problems are magnified by a series of questions to Paul about various problems that they didn t know how to deal with (7:1ff). Because Corinth was Paul's "problem child," we get some of the best, and most detailed, information about how to live the Christian life and how to conduct the corporate activities of the church than any other place in Scripture. So, problem though they were, we today owe the brethren at Corinth a great debt of gratitude for asking the questions and getting the Holy Spirit's answers to those questions. These lessons should be prayerfully prepared. Each student should be prepared to participate in the classroom discussions every Lord's Day. As a student, you will get out of this study according to the amount of effort you put into it. So, please apply yourself and get the most good possible out of this next thirteen week study. This material has been prepared under the oversight of the elders and is considered to be what is most needed at this time. Tommy Wolfe Elder in charge of religious education Elliott Street church of Christ Breckenridge, Texas Date: December 2018 Page 3

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5 Table of Contents 1 ST CORINTHIANS LESSON 1: Chapter One... Page 6 LESSON 2: Chapters Two and Three... Page 8 LESSON 3; Chapter Four... Page 10 LESSON 4: Chapters Five and Six... Page 12 LESSON 5: Chapter Seven... Page 14 LESSON 6: Chapters Eight and Nine... Page 16 LESSON 7: Chapter Ten... Page 18 LESSON 8: Chapter Eleven... Page 20 LESSON 9: Chapters Twelve and Thirteen... Page 22 LESSON 10: Chapter Fourteen... Page 24 LESSON 11: Chapter Fifteen... Page 26 LESSON 12: Chapter Sixteen... Page 28 LESSON 13: Graduation... Page 30 Page 5

6 LESSON 1 1 CORINTHIANS CHAPTER ONE PAUL GREETS 1. T F Paul identifies himself to the church as an THE CORINTHIAN evangelist. a) Justify (v. 1). b) Describe BRETHREN Paul s "call" to service for the Lord (Acts 26:16ff). 2. T F Paul addresses the congregation there as the church of Christ. a) Justify (v. 2). b) Show that the Romans 16:16 name is, or is not, the exclusive name of the church (Acts 8:1; 1Thess.1:1; Heb.12:23). c) What do you learn from this about the church's name? 3. T F Paul referred to the Corinthians as "saints." a) Justify (v.2). b) What does the word saint mean (v.2)? c) How does one become a saint (Mk.16:15f; Acts 2:38)? GOD PROVIDED THE CORINTHIANS WITH A LOT OF HELP 4. Y N Were gifts, supplied by the Holy Spirit, needed in the first century church? a) Explain your answer (Mk.16:20; Heb.2:3). b) Why are they needed or not needed today (1Cor.13:8-10; Jude 3; Gal.1:6-9)? 5. T F Paul singles out two gifts the Corinthians possessed (v.5). a) Name the gifts they possessed (v.5). b) How were these "gifts" conferred to people (Acts 8:14-17)? c) Show that Christians do, or do not, possess such gifts today). 6. T F "Blameless" in verse 9 indicates that the church in Corinth was sinless. a) Justify (3:1f; 6:1ff; 7:1ff; 11:23ff; etc.). b) How can a Christian be "blameless" (1 Jno.1:7,9; Acts 8:22)? 7. T F God is said to be faithful in this letter. a) Justify (v. 9). b) Why is this important to you (cf. Acts 2:38; Jno.14:1-3; etc.)? c) How are Christians "called" to salvation (2 Thess.2:14; Mk.16:15f; Rom. 1:16)? Page 6

7 8. T F Paul commanded unity of the Corinthians. a) Justify (v.10). b) How was their situation manifesting itself (v.12)? c) How did Paul address this problem (v. 13)? d) What did Jesus say about the "unity" of His followers PAUL IDENTIFIES CORINTH S FIRST PROBLEM (Jno.17:20f)? 9. T F Paul indicated that baptism was not necessary for salvation. a) Justify (v.17). b) Show that Pauldid, or did not, think baptism was essential for salvation (Acts 22:16; Gal.3:26f; Rom.6:3f; etc.). 10. T F Jesus also did not personally baptize His converts. a) Justify (Jno.4:1f). b) Show that Jesus did, or did not, believe baptism was essential to please God (Matt.3:13ff; Mk.16:15f; Acts 22:16; Matt.28:19f). _ 11. T F Paul said that the gospel was both "foolishness" and "power" (1:18). a) What did he mean by what he said? THERE IS WISDOM OF THE WORLD AND WISDOM OF GOD 12. T F God can also be known, in a saving way, through worldly wisdom. a) Justify (1:21). b) What are some things "the wisdom of the world" struggles with (Gen. 1:1ff; Gen.6 9; Isa.7:14; Matt.28:1ff; Rev.20:14f; etc.). 13. T F God can be weak and still be God. a) Justify (1:25). 14. T F There is an earthly and heavenly wisdom. a) Why has God made the earthly situation as it is (1:26-29)? b) Show that God has placed salvation exclusively in the gospel (1:21-24; Rom.1:16; Mk.16:15f). c) Show that there are, or are not, many "saviors" (Acts 4:12; Jno.14:6). Page 7

8 LESSON 2 1 CORINTHIANS CHAPTERS TWO AND THREE 1. T F Paul began chapter 2 by admitting he knew THE GOSPEL nothing compared to the 12. a) Justify (2:1, PAUL PREACHED 2, 4f). b) Why did Paul not use his "University of Jerusalem" (Acts 22:3) education (2:5)? c) What did he claim "empowered" his preaching (2:4)? 2. T F Paul contrasted the wisdom of God with the wisdom of this age. a) Justify (2:6-8). b) What accusation does he make in 2:8? c) How does he describe the "gospel age" and the "eternal world to come" (2:9)? 3. T F God does not communicate directly with humans in the Gospel Age. a) Explain (2:10ff). b) What can you glean about this way from 2:10f? 4. T F Spiritual things are only understandable to those who possess the Holy Spirit. a) Justify (2:12-16). b) When does one receive this helpful Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38)? c) What else is He said to do for us (Gal.5:22f; Rom.8:26f; Acts 9:31)? A WARNING TO 5. T F Paul commends the Corinthian church for its THE spiritual maturity. a) Justify (3:1-3). b) What CORINTHIANS specifically does Paul mention (3:4)? c) What had Paul already said about this subject (1:10)? 6. T F Paul claimed to be superior to Apollos in the Lord's eyes. a) Justify (3:5). b) What did Paul mean by what he said in 3:6f? 7. T F Paul indicates in 3:7 that humans have no part in saving lost mankind. a) Justify (Mk.16:15f; Matt.28:19f; Rom. 1:16). Page 8

9 8. T F Paul described some of the Corinthian workers in a complimentary way. a) Justify (3:9f). b) What warning did Paul issue in 3:10? c) How does Jesus' statements (Matt.11:15; Matt.13:9; etc.) relate to this? 9. T F Paul said that Jesus was the only foundation to the Christian system. a) Justify (3:11). b) How are Matt.16:18f, Acts 20:28; and Acts 4:12 related to this? 10. T F "The Day" in 3:13 is referring to Jesus' 2 nd coming and the end of the age. a) Justify. b) Show the Bible does, or does not, teach the coming of such a day (1Thess.5:2; 2 Pet.3:10). c) Who will be the Judge and what will be judged (2Cor.5:10)? d) What will be the "standard" of judgment (Jno.12:48)? 11. T F Paul indicated some Christians works would be burned up. a) Justify (3:15). b) What does Paul mean by this (3:15f)? 12. Y N Given the fact that God dwelt in the Tabernacle then the Temple in Jerusalem, is it reasonable that God would dwell somewhere on earth today in the Christian age? a) Describe that "temple" GOD'S "TEMPLE" IDENTIFIED today (3:16f; cf. 6:19f). 13. T F The Holy Spirit comes into the body of the Christian and dwells there at the point of faith in Jesus as the Christ. a) Justify (Acts 2:37f). 14. T F Since the Christian's body is the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit on earth, destroying that temple is spiritually deadly. a) Justify (3:16f). b) Suggest some ways one can "destroy" God's temple on earth. 15. T F Paul is describing Christian unity in 3: a) Justify Page 9

10 LESSON 3 1 CORINTHIANS CHAPTER FOUR THE APOSTLES 1. T F Paul said the apostles should be considered AND THE GOSPEL above the regular Christian. a) Justify (v.1). MYSTERIES b) What does "mysteries" mean (v.1)? c) What does "found faithful" mean (v.2)? 2. T F Paul was very concerned about what humans thought of him. a) Justify (vs.3-5). b) Who did he say was his judge (v.4)? c) How did he describe the Lord's judgment (v.5)? 3. T F Paul applied all the negative things said about preachers to himself and Apollos. a) Justify (4:6). b) What lesson was he teaching by this (4:6)? c) How does what Jesus said in Lk.10:26 relate to your thinking? d) What do you learn from this? _ 4. T F Paul said that no one should have the courage to tamper with God s revealed word. a) Justify (v.6). b) What do the following Scriptures have to say about "tampering" with God's revealed word? 1) Gal.1:6-9: 2) 2Jno.9-11: 3) Deut.4:2: 4) Prov.30:6: 5) Rev.22:18f: c) What do you learn from all of this? THE 5. T F Paul said God disliked the apostles more than the TREATMENT OF regular Christians. a) Justify (4:9-13). b) What THE APOSTLES more about this subject do you learn from 2Cor. 11:23ff? c) How does 2Tim.3:12 relate to your thinking about this? 6. T F Paul said he was writing these things to shame the Corinthians into living better. a) Justify (4:14). Page 10

11 7. Y N Did Paul command the Corinthians to address him as "father"? a) Justify (4:15). b) How do Matt. 23:9 and Eph.6:1-4 relate to all this? PAUL SPOKE TO THE CORINTHIANS AS A HUMAN FATHER 8. T F Paul said he earned the right to be called Father because he was an apostle. a) Justify (4:15). b) At baptism, who really becomes the Christian s spiritual "Father" (Gal.3:26f)? 9. T F Paul claimed to be a good role model for the Corinthians. a) Justify (4:16). b) What do you learn from this (Matt.5:13-16)? 10. T F Paul sent Timothy to remind the Corinthians of his ways in Christ. a) Justify (4:17). b) How does he describe Timothy (4:17)? c) How does Phil.2:20 explain why Timothy would be Paul s PAUL REVEALS HIS FUTURE PLANS choice of representative of himself? 11. T F Paul had no detractors in Corinth. a) Justify (4:18). b) Show that resistance to the truth has always been common (Acts 13 18). c) Show that Jesus knew this beforehand (Matt.7:13f; MK.16:16). _ 12. T F Paul described the kingdom as a power. a) Justify (4:20). b) What is the "kingdom" (Matt.16:18f)? c) Show that it does, or does not, exist today (Mk.9:1; Acts 2:29ff; Col.1:23). _ 13. T F Paul issued a warning and threat to some in Corinth in verses 19 and 21. a) Justify. Page 11

12 LESSON 4 1 CORINTHIANS CHAPTERS FIVE AND SIX ANOTHER 1. T F Paul condemned an extraordinary sin among the CHURCH Corinthian brethren. a) Justify (5:1). b) What PROBLEM made it extraordinary (5:1)? c) What other sin did he condemn them for (5:2,6)? _ 2. T F Paul made a special trip to Corinth to sit in judgment of this extraordinary sin. a) Justify (5:3-5). b) When would the final judgment be executed (5:5)? c) How does 2Cor.5:10 relate to this "day"? 3. T F Paul instructed the church to turn this man in sin over to Satan worshippers. a) Justify (5:5). b) What does Paul mean by deliver such a one to Satan" (5:5)? 4. T F Paul gave the Corinthians some instructions on cooking. a) Justify (5:6). b) What danger was Paul pointing out (5:6)? c) What did he command in 5:7? d) What Old Testament activity does he refer to (5:7)? e) How did that activity apply to the Corinthian situation (5:8)? _ PAUL POINTS OUT 5. T F Paul had written an earlier "letter" to the THE NECESSITY Corinthians. a) Justify (5:9). b) What was the OF JUDGING gist of that letter (5:9)? c) What explanation SINNERS did he now give (5:10f)? 6. Y N Is the church responsible to judge both the Christians and the non- Christian? a) Justify (5:12f). 7. T F Paul urged a strong rebuke and no further action for this man. a) Justify (5:13). b) How are the "faithful" to treat a disfellowshipped person (2Thess.3:14f)? c) What is the proper response if that person repents (2Cor.2:6-8)? Page 12

13 8. T F Paul instructed the church to set up its on court of law. a) Justify (6:1). b) What strong word of denunciation does Paul use in 6:1? c) What solution to settling problems with brethren did STILL ANOTHER PROBLEM IN CORINTH he give (6:1-3, 7)? d) Are you willing to live by these rules? 9. T F Christians are forbidden to judge each other. a) Justify (6:1-6; cf. 5:1-13; Matt.7:1-6; Jno.7:24). 10. T F Paul warned some would be excluded from going to heaven. a) What specifically did he say (6:9-10)? b) What jolting thing does he say in 6:11? c) What do you learn from this? PAUL ISSUES A STERN WARNING 11. T F Paul described how sinners become the "holy" children of God. a) Justify (6:11). b) Give the "mechanics" of spiritual purification (Heb.11:6; Rom. 10:9-17; Acts 2:38; Eph. 1:7; Rev.2:10). _ 12. T F Paul offered proof of the Christians resurrection. a) Justify (6:14). b) What sobering things does he say, and what comparison does he make in 6:15-17? 13. T F The body of the Christian is the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit on earth. a) Justify (6:19f). b) What additional do you learn from verse 20 (cf. Acts 20:28)? 14. T F Sometimes, running from sin and temptation is the only alternative. a) Justify (6:18). Page 13

14 LESSON 5 1 CORINTHIANS CHAPTER SEVEN ANSWERS TO 1. T F Paul writes this chapter to answer some SOME QUESTIONS questions they had written to him about. BEGIN a) Justify (v.1). b) What is the subject he is about to discuss (v.1)? 2. T F One reason for marital sex is to lower the lust level, thus reducing Satan's area of temptation. a) Justify (7:2,5). b) How dangerous is sexual "lust" (Matt.5:27f)? 3. T F At marriage each person pledges to give a "gift" to the other. a) Justify (7:3f). b) What exception does Paul offer (7:5)? c) What warning does he issue (7:5)? 4. T F Paul indicated that he did not have a problem with sexual lust and that such control was a "gift" from God. a) Justify (7:7). b) What did Jesus say about a lack of sexual lust in individuals (Matt.19:11f)? INSTRUCTIONS TO THE UNMARRIED 5. T F Paul forbade some to marry. a) Justify (7:8). b) What concession did he make (7:9)? 6. T F Paul warns some of the Corinthians about the danger of playing with fire. a) Justify (7:9). b) Show that this is, or is not, a confirmation of Paul s teaching in 7:2,5. INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MARRIED 7. T F Paul's "command" in verse 10 was/is not binding since it was only his opinion. a) Justify (cf. 1Cor.11:23; Acts 26:16ff). Page 14

15 8. T F Paul forbad the separation of husband and wife for any cause. a) Justify (vs. 10f). b) What is the only reason Jesus gives for this (Matt.19:3-9)? c) What is the only other reason one may remarry (Rom.7:1-4)? 9. T F A Christian may not continue to live with a non-christian to whom he was married when he became a Christian. a) Justify (7:12-14). 10. T F Paul said a Christian was not to leave a marriage for any cause. a) Justify (7:15f). 11. T F Paul instructed Christians to remain in whatever situation they were called in. a) Justify (7:10f). b) What physical and social situations does Paul use to illustrate that some things SOME GENERAL RULES FOR THE CONVERTED remain the same after one is converted to Christ (7:17-22)? 12. T F Paul tells the new converts that they were "bought with a price" and not to become slaves of men. a) Justify (7:23). b) What was the price paid to accomplish such a "purchase" (Acts 20:28)? c) What final advice does he give new converts (7:24)? 13. Y N Is Scriptural marriage ever a sin? a) Justify (7:26-28). b) How does 1Tim.4:1-3 relate to this? MORE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE UNMARRIED 14. T F Paul always discouraged marriage. a) Justify (7:26-35). 15. Y N Can marriage sometimes be a hindrance to the Lord's work? a) Justify (7:32-35). 16. T F A Christian widow is free to marry again, but she must marry a Christian. a) Justify (7:39). b) Why might this prohibition apply more to a woman than a man (Eph.5:23)? Page 15

16 LESSON 6 1 CORINTHIANS CHAPTERS EIGHT AND NINE THE PROBLEM OF PAGAN IDOLS 1. T F Idolatry posed a threat to the Corinthians, but poses no threat at all for Christians today. a) Justify (8:4-8; Col.3:5). 2. T F The one who loves God is known by Him. a) Justify (8:3). b) How does one prove his love for the Lord (Jno.14:15; 1Jno.5:3)? 3. T F Paul indicated there was nothing wrong with worshipping idols along with God. a) What does Paul say about "God" and "gods" (8:4-6)? b) What else do you learn about our God's "makeup" from Matt.28:19f; 2Cor.13:14; cf. Matt.3:13-18? 4. T F Paul said taking advantage of a Christian liberty could be harmful to a fellow Christian. a) Justify (8:9,13). b) Show some things are wrong for one person and not for another (8:7; cf. Rom. 14:20-23). 5. Y N Is eating foods in anyway related to the Christian's right relationship with God? a) Justify (8:8). b) What, additionally, do you learn about eating (1Tim.4:5f)? c) How does Acts 15:28f relate to your thinking about this? 6. T F Paul said one Christian could so live as to cause another Christian to be lost. a) Justify (8:11). b) What second jolt do you get in 8:12? 7. T F Paul said he would give up a Christian liberty forever if it harmed a fellow Christian. a) Justify (8:13). b) Apply the "principle" of what he says in 8:13. PAUL DEFENDS HIS CONDUCT 8. Y N Did Paul admit he was not an apostle? a) Justify (9:1f). Page 16

17 9. Y N Did Paul have his critics at Corinth? a) Justify (9:3). b) How does what Jesus said in Matt.7:15 and Jno.15:20 relate to this? 10. T F Paul laid claim to certain rights as an apostle. a) Justify (9:3-6). b) Who is this Barnabas he mentions (9:6)? c) How did he illustrate his "rights" (9:7-15)? d) What conclusions does he offer in reference to his "rights" (9:11f,14)? 11. Y N Did Paul demand that all his "claimed rights" be given to him? a) Justify 9:12,15,18). 12. T F Paul said he would do anything to win a soul to Christ. a) Justify (9:19-22). 13. Y N Are Christians without "law" under the gospel dispensation? a) Justify (9:19-21). b) What does Jas.1:25 and 2:12 add to your thinking about this? 14. Y N Was Paul "commissioned" by Christ to preach? a) Justify (9:17; Acts 26:16ff). b) How did Paul describe himself if he didn t preach the gospel (9:16)? c) Are we (Mk.16:15f; Matt.28:19f; 2Tim.2:2)? 15. T F Paul indicated that "hope of reward" was a legitimate motivation for serving the Lord. a) Justify (9:23; 1Cor.15:58). b) What other motivations are there for serving the Lord (Matt.25:40f; Jno.14:15)? 16. T F Paul claimed to be a skilled physical sportsman. a) Justify (9:24). b) What sports does Paul use to illustrate the Christian's struggle in this life (9:24-27)? c) What does this indicate? CHRISTIANS MUST BE WILLING TO STRUGGLE 17. Y N Does Paul indicate a Christian can fall from grace and be lost? a) Justify (9:27). b) What does the Bible consistently teach about this subject (Gal.5:4; Heb.3:12f; Matt.13:3ff; 2Pet.2:20ff; etc.)? Page 17

18 LESSON 7 1 CORINTHIANS CHAPTER TEN WARNINGS ABOUT 1. T F Paul began chapter 10 by giving a past weather IMMORALITY AND report. a) Justify (v.2; Exo.14:21-31). b) Tell MURMURING some ways that this incident is like gospel baptism (Rom.6:3f). c) Other passages indicate that baptism is for what purpose (Acts 2:38; 1 Pet. 3:21)? d) Why is the purpose" for baptism important today? 2. T F Paul urged them to have plans for lunch at the church house the Sunday he arrived. a) Justify (v.3). b) What application did Jesus make of the food Paul referred to (Jno.6:32-35)? 3. Y N Was Christ active in the Old Testament times? a) Show that he was, or was not, active during that time (v.4; Heb.11:24-26). 4. T F Paul said that the Old Testament had a value for Christians. a) What specifically did Paul say about this (v.6,11)? b) How does Rom.15:4 relate to this subject? 5. T F Paul warned them to not become idolaters. THE PROBLEM a) Justify (v.7). b) To what Old Testament OF IDOLATRY incidents does Paul refer in verse 7-10 (cf. Exo. 32:3ff; Num.16:41-50; Num.21:5-9)? c) What is Paul teaching by referring to these Old Testament incidents (v.11)? 6. T F Verses 1-11 are designed by Paul to warn Christians about feelings of false security. a) Justify (v. 12; Heb.3:12; 2Pet.2:20ff). 7. T F Other than the warnings contained in the Scriptures, God won't do anything to help us with our temptations. a) Justify (v.13; Matt.6:13; Jas.4:7). Page 18

19 8. T F Paul urged the Corinthians to flee idolatry. a) Justify (v. 14). b) What were some Corinthian Christians doing that was so deadly (vs )? c) What warning does Paul issue (vs. 21f)? HOW TO DEAL WITH IDOLATRY 9. T F It is Scriptural to refer to the Lord s Supper as the Communion. a) Justify (v.16). b) What spiritual benefit does he point out (v. 17)? c) What is the "one bread" (v. 17)? 10. Y N From what Paul teaches here, may Christians participate in other religions? a) Justify (vs.21f). b) What does participation imply? 11. Y N Are Christians today threatened with any kind of idolatry? a) Justify (Col.3:5). b) What instructions are given to help us deal with that threat (1Tim.6:8-10; 17-19)? 12. Y N Did Paul teach that there is no such thing as sin? a) Justify (v.23). b) What is sin (1Jno.3:4)? SOME GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 13. Y N May Christians accept invitations to meals from non-christians? a) Justify (vs ). 14. T F Christians have some responsibility for the consciences of others. a) Justify (v.28; cf. 1Cor.8:9-13). 15. Y N Does Paul teach that Christians should have no conviction or stand up for "the truth"? a) Justify (vs.32f; cf. Gal.1:6-9; Tit.1:10f). 16. T F Paul taught Christians should give thanks for the food they eat. a) Justify (v. 30). b) What does 1 Tim. 4:5f add to your thinking about this? 17. T F All things should be done to the glory of God. a) Justify (v. 31). b) How do Eccl. 9:10 and Col. 3:23 relate to this? Page 19

20 LESSON 8 1 CORINTHIANS CHAPTER ELEVEN 1. T F Paul equated traditions with the gospel. a) Justify (v 1; Gal.1:14; 2Thess.2:15). PAUL EXPLAINS 2. T F Paul gave a divine chain of command in male MALE AND FEMALE female relationships. a) Justify (v. 3). b) Why ROLES IN did God give this "headship" to one party (1Tim. WORSHIP 2:11-14)? c) Show that this "headship" does, or does not, carry over into the marriage relationship (Eph.5:22f). _ 3. T F Paul addressed head covering in worship situations. a) Identify the "heads" of verses 4 and 5. b) What is Paul teaching in these verses? 4. Y N Is Paul teaching in verses 7-11 that men are better than women? a) How does God rate the intrinsic value of males and females (Gal.3:26-29)? 5. T F Angels are either present, or aware, of what takes place in the Christian worship service. a) Justify (v.10). b) What is one thing angels are revealed to do in reference to a human's response to the Lord's teachings (Lk.15:10)? 6. T F Women's dress and conduct are said to be a possible embarrassment to angels. a) Justify (v. 10). 7. T F The length of one's hair is not a concern to the Lord. a) Justify (vs. 14f). b) Why? PAUL SPEAKS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER 8. T F It is possible to assemble for worship and be worse off than not attending. a) Justify (v.17). Page 20

21 9. T F The Corinthians were having difficulty with the Lord s Supper. a) What was one thing that was marring the worship assembly (v.18,20)? b) Show that Paul did, or did not, approve religious "division" so that people could "join the church of their choice" (1 Cor.1:10). 10. T F One reason God permits religious error and division is to "test" who will obey Him. a) Justify (v. 19). 11. T F Paul forbids Christians eating a meal together in the church building. a) Justify (vs. 21f). 12. T F In response to their questions about the Lord s Supper, Paul gave them his opinion. a) Justify (v. 23). INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OBSERVING THE LORD S SUPPER 13. T F Paul said the ingredients for the Lord's Supper were to be lamb and bitter herbs like in the Passover meal. a) Justify (vs.23,25). b) Why is the Supper to be observed (vs.24f)? c) What is each worshipper doing as he observes the Supper (v.26)? WARNINGS 14. T F One can be "worthy" to observe the Lord's ABOUT OBSERVING Supper. a) Justify (v.27). b) Who is to THE LORD S determine "who" may partake of the supper (v. SUPPER 28,31)? 15. T F Observing the Lord's Supper can be dangerous. a) Justify (v. 29f). 16. T F There are no instructions as to when, or how often, the Lord s Supper should be observed. a) Justify (Acts 20:7; Acts 2:42). b) What does 1Cor. 16:1f add to your thinking? 17. T F Paul taught that a judging of oneself should take place when he observes the Lord s Supper. a) Justify (vs. 31f). Page 21

22 LESSON 9 1 CORINTHIANS CHAPTERS TWELVE AND THIRTEEN MULTIPLE "GIFTS" IN THE CHURCH AT CORINTH 1. T F Paul admitted that the Corinthians were in pretty good spiritual condition before their conversion. a) Justify (12:2). b) What does this say to you (1Jno.4:1; Acts 17:11)? 2. T F Some in Corinth were saying Jesus was "accursed." a) Justify (12:3). b) Find the "Trinity" in verses 4-6. c) Show that our God is shown to exist in three persons in other places in Scripture. 3. T F Paul was vague about the "gifts" the Corinthian church had (12:8-10). a) What was the purpose of having these "gifts" (12:7)? b) Who determined who received what "gift" (12:11)? UNITY IS 4. T F Paul indicated that there was just one spiritual EMPHASIZED EVEN body. a) Justify (12:12; Eph.4:4f). b) What is IN THE VARIETY OF GIFTS "the body" (Eph.1:22f)? c) How is entrance obtained into that body (12:13)? d) How essential is this "entrance" activity (Mk.16:15f; Acts 2:38; 1Pet.3:21)? 5. T F Paul indicated that the diversity of gifts was not that beneficial. a) Justify (12:14-27). b) What lesson stands out in 12:20 (cf. Eph.4:4f; Eph.1:21f)? 6. T F Paul indicated that every individual Christian had an effect on all others in the church. a) Justify (12:25f). b) How are Gal. 6:10, Acts 2:44f, and 1Thess.4:18 related to this? 7. T F Paul indicated Christians form the spiritual body of Christ. a) Justify (12:27). b) Are you making Christ's spiritual body (the local congregation) look good by using your abilities? Page 22

23 8. T F Paul discouraged desiring the spiritual gifts of the Holy Spirit. a) Justify (12:31). THE PLACE 9. T F Paul indicates that spiritual gifts and love are of equal value. a) Justify (12:31). b) How does Paul illustrate his point (13:1-3)? OF LOVE IN RELATIONSHIP TO SPIRITUAL GIFTS 10. T F Paul said it was possible to have faith enough to "move mountains." a) Justify (13:2). b) What did he mean by this? c) Where did Paul get this idea (Matt.17:20)? 11. T F Godly love includes action, not just feelings. a) Justify (13:4-6; 1Jno. 2:15-17). 12. Y N Were spiritual gifts intended to be permanent? SPIRITUAL GIFTS a) Justify (13:8-10). b) What is the "perfect" AND THEIR that Paul referred to in 13:10 (cf. Jas.1:25)? DURATION 13. T F Spiritual gifts (miracles) were just blessings and had no further purpose in God s plan to save mankind. a) Justify (Mk.16:17-20; Heb.2:4; Jno. 20:30f). b) How did Christians in a particular congregation receive these gifts (Acts 8:11-17)? c) What does that tell you about miraculous gifts in the church today? 14. T F Paul closes chapter 13 by emphasizing that faith, hope, and love are of equal value. a) Justify (13:13). Page 23

24 LESSON 10 1 CORINTHIANS CHAPTER FOURTEEN HOW SPIRITUAL "GIFTS" WERE TO BE USED 1. T F Paul indicated to desire spiritual gifts was a sin. a) Justify (v. 1). 2. T F There was only one spiritual gift allotted to each congregation. a) Justify (vs. 4-11). b) Name the gifts that were given to the churches (vs. 4-11) 3. T F Paul discussed the relative values of two spiritual gifts. a) Justify (vs. 3 and 5). b) What was his conclusion (v.5)? INFORMATION ABOUT THE GIFT OF "TONGUES" 4. Y N Were the "'tongues" in 14:2 a language of people on earth which language the speaker didn't know? a) Justify (v. 21; cf. Acts 2:1-13). 5. T F Paul forbad the speaking in tongues in the public assembly. a) Justify (vs. 5f, 28). b) What was tongue speaking supposed to accomplish (vs. 13, 16f, 22)? 6. T F Paul used a musical instrument to illustrate that hearers must "understand" tongue speakers in the assembly. a) Justify (vs.7-12). 7. T F Paul indicated that a tongue speaker might pray and not understand his own prayer. a) Justify (v.14). b) In view of verse 14, what instructions did Paul give in verses 15f? 8. T F Paul taught that speaking in the assembly must be something that can be understood. a) Justify (vs. 16f). 9. T F Paul, himself, could not speak in tongues. a) Justify (v.18). b) What did Paul say about the value of tongue speaking (v.19)? Page 24

25 10. Y N Did Paul indicate that the worship assembly should be understandable by "outsiders" as well as believers? a) Justify (v.23). 11. T F Paul said prophesy was designed to convince the unbeliever who attended the assembly. a) Justify (vs. 24,26). 12. T F Paul indicated that the worship assembly of a church is made up of various acts. a) From the Scriptures below, give Paul s description of the Corinthian worship assembly: MORE ABOUT THE WORSHIP ASSEMBLY 1) Verses 14f: 2) Verse 26: 3) 1Cor.16:1f: 4) 1Cor.11:23ff: 13. T F The day for Christians to worship is not indicated in Scripture. a) Justify (Acts 20:7; 1Cor.16:1f). b) How does the worship at Elliott Street compare to this? 14. T F A "new" (in-coming) revelation was to take precedent over a speaking teacher. a) Justify (v.30). b) What do you learn about conduct in the worship assembly from verses 33 and 40? 15. T F Women were not permitted to take public part in the worship assembly. a) Justify (vs.34f). b) Show this was, or was not, the consistent teaching of Paul (1Tim.2:11-15). 16. Y N Are tongue speaking and the other spiritual gifts enjoyed by the Corinthian church still present in the church today? a) Justify (13:8-10). Page 25

26 LESSON 11 1 CORINTHIANS CHAPTER FIFTEEN 1. T F Paul reminds the Corinthians the gospel was the center of his preaching. a) Justify (vs.1f). THE "HEART" OF b) What "condition" of acceptability is added THE GOSPEL in verse 2? c) What does believed in vain" indicate (v.2)? 2. T F Paul reminded them that Christ was what made the gospel work. a) Justify (v.3). b) Name the elementary "facts" of the gospel that Paul lists in verses 3f. c) Who else does the Hebrew writer say one must believe in to please God (Heb.11:6)? 3. T F Paul admitted Jesus appeared to only a few to establish the truth of His resurrection. a) Justify (v. 6). b) Who did Paul say Jesus appeared to after His resurrection (vs. 5-8)? c) What did Paul say of some of these "witnesses" in verse 6? 4. T F The 12 were dead sure Jesus had been raised from the dead. a) Explain why the 12 had the attitude they had (Jno.1:1-4; Jno. 20:26ff). b) Why was Paul so sure He had been raised (Acts 9:3ff)? c) What does all this mean to you? 5. T F Paul indicated that his apostleship was of an unusual variety. a) Justify (v.8). b) How does he describe his "worthiness" to be an apostle (v.9)? c) Why did he have this view (v.9)? d) How effective had Paul been as a persecutor of the Lord and His church (Acts 8:1 9:3)? PAUL DISCUSSES 6. T F Some in Corinth were saying there was no THE RESURRECTION resurrection. a) Justify (v.12). b) What is the OF CHRIST tragic conclusion if there is no resurrection (v.13)? c) What is the result if b) above did not happen (vs )? 7. T F Paul compared Jesus to Adam. a) Justify (vs.22). b) Compare or contrast the likeness. (vs. 21f). Page 26

27 8. T F Christ's resurrection is essential to our own resurrection. a) Justify (vs.17,23). 9. Y N At the end of time, will Christ come to "set up" His kingdom here upon the earth? a) Justify (vs.24-28). b) Why is the answer to this question important today? c) Show that Christ's kingdom NOW exists (Mk.9:1; Acts 2:29-36; Col.1:13, etc.). 10. T F Jesus will win over one last enemy of humans. a) Justify (v.26). b) What about this in the eternal world to come (Rev.21:4)? THE 11. T F Paul taught Christians should be baptized for RESURRECTION their dead loved ones. a) Explain Paul's WAS BEING teaching about being "baptized for the dead" DOUBTED BY (v.29). 12. T F Paul indicated his life was in danger daily. a) Justify (vs ; 2Cor. 11:23ff). b) What did Paul mean by his fighting "wild beasts" in Ephesus (v.32)? 13. Y N Do evil companions corrupt good morals? a) Justify (v.33). b) What are our instructions (2Cor.6:17f)? 14. T F Some won't die before the Lord's 2 nd Coming. a) Justify (v.51). 15. T F Paul gives a vague description of the resurrection body. a) How does he describe the resurrection body (vs )? b) What does Paul add in Phil. 3:21? PAUL DESCRIBES THE RESURRECTION BODY 16. Y N Is hope of reward a legitimate motive for obedience? a) Justify (v.58). b) What two other motivations exists (Matt.13:40f; Jno.14:15)? Page 27

28 LESSON 12 1 CORINTHIANS CHAPTER SIXTEEN INFORMATION 1. T F Paul instructed the Corinthians to give to the Lord ABOUT GIVING on the first day of every week. a) Justify (vs.1f). TO THE LORD b) What other act of worship is specifically indicated to be engaged in on that day (Acts 20:7)? 2. Y N Do verses 1 and 2 authorize a "planned" program of giving and a church budget? a) Justify. 3. T F Paul taught that honesty should be safeguarded in handing the Lord s money. a) Justify (vs. 3f). b) What does Acts 24:17 tell you about this "collection"? c) How is Rom. 15:26ff related to this collection? SOME SUPPLEMENTAL 4. T F Paul gave considerable detail about giving to the INFORMATION Corinthians. a) What do you learn about giving ABOUT GIVING from 2 Cor. 8:3-12 and 9:7? b) Show that giving to the Lord can be dangerous (Acts 5:1ff). c) Are you comfortable with your giving amount, attitude and truthfulness? _ 5. T F Observing the Lord s Supper can be done in a dangerous manner. a) Justify (1Cor.11:28f). b) When and with what regularity is the Lord s Supper to be observed (Acts 20:7; 2:42)? PAUL SPEAKS 6. T F Paul told the Corinthians that he planned to OF HIS FUTURE spend the summer with them. a) Justify (vs.5f). PLANS b) What other big "plans" did Paul have (Rom. 15:25-28)? c) Was he able to carry out these plans? _ Page 28

29 7. T F "Help me on my journey" meant Paul wanted them to financially support his planned trip to Jerusalem. a) Justify (v.6, cf. v.11). b) How does Tit. 3:13 relate to what Paul was asking here? 8. T F Paul wrote that he didn t plan to visit the church at Corinth because of his illness. a) Justify (v.7). 9. Y N Did Paul plan his life subject to the will of God? a) Justify (v.7). b) Show the wisdom of planning your life subject to God's will (Rom. 15:30-33; Acts 25:11 and 27:1ff). c) How does Jas.4:13-15 relate to this? 10. T F Paul wrote this letter to the Corinthians from Ephesus. a) Justify (v.8). b) How long did he say he wanted to remain at where he was (v. 8)? c) What paradox does he set forth (v.9)? 11. T F Paul said he was sending Luke to Corinth in his place. a) Justify (v.10). b) Where did Paul meet this person (Acts 16:1ff)? c) Who declined Paul's request that he go to Corinth (v.12)? d) Who is this person (1Cor. 1:10-12; 3:5ff; cf. Acts 18:24ff)? 12. T F Paul had harsh criticism of some of the Corinthians in verses a) What compliment did he pay to the household of Stephanas (v.15)? b) Show Christians are to be subject to some men for order FINAL EXHORTATIONS to exist in the church (v.16; Heb.13:17). 13. T F Some from Corinth helped Paul financially and emotionally. a) Justify (vs.17f). b) What other church was faithful to do this (Phil.4:10ff)? 14. T F Paul placed some in Corinth under a curse and prayed for the Lord Jesus to "come." a) Justify (v.22). Page 29

30 Lesson 13 GRADUATION All classes meet in the auditorium for graduation and the introduction of the next 13-week study. Page 30