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1 Welcome to Simply teaching the Word simply

2 Through The Bible Session 39 1 & 2 Corinthians From the miracle of our origin to the mystery of our destiny

3 New Testament Gospels & Acts - 5 Paul s Epistles - 13 Prophetic - 1 Matthew Mark Luke Romans 1, 2 Corinthians Galatians Revelation John 7 Churches Ephesians Philippians Prison Epistles Acts Colossians 1, 2 Thessalonians 1, 2 Timothy Pastoral Titus Philemon Hebrew Epistles - 8 Hebrews James 1, 2 Peter 1, 2, 3 John Jude

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5 Paul & The Church at Corinth 4 Letters & 3 Visits Visit when the church was founded 1) The "Previous Letter" (Cloe s Household visit Paul with a letter from Corinth) 2) "1st Corinthians ( 2 nd ) The "Painful" visit 3) The "Severe Letter (Lost ) (Titus' report: received well.) 4) "2nd Corinthians ( 4 th + fragments?) 3rd visit

6 Paul s 3 rd Missionary Journey 18:23 21:6

7 Thessalonica Berea Philippi Troas Mysia Bithynia Corinth Athens Ephesus Antioch Perga Lystra Attalia Lycia Iconium Derbe Cilicia Trachea Cilicia Tarsus Antioch Salamis Crete Paphos 3 rd Missionary Journey After spending some time in Antioch, Paul revisited the churches in Galatia and Phrygia in order. Acts 18:23 Paul makes Ephesus his base for the next 3 years. Acts 19:1-7 Disciples of Apollos receive the Holy Spirit; a church is founded. Acts 19:8-20

8 Thessalonica Berea Philippi Troas Mysia Bithynia Corinth Athens Ephesus Antioch Perga Lystra Attalia Lycia Iconium Derbe Cilicia Trachea Cilicia Tarsus Antioch Salamis Crete Paphos The Corinthian Problems Paul plans to go to Macedonia; he sends Timothy and Erastus ahead Acts 19:21-22 They may visit Corinth; Paul is worried about immorality in the church there. Three members of the Corinthian church bring a letter to Paul 1 Cor 16:17-18 It is full of questions; the problems are greater than Paul had thought Paul writes and sends 1 Corinthians, tackling the problems.

9 Thessalonica Berea Philippi Troas Mysia Bithynia Corinth 1 Corinthians Athens Ephesus Antioch Perga Lystra Attalia Lycia Iconium Derbe Cilicia Trachea Cilicia Tarsus Antioch Salamis Crete Paphos The Corinthian Problems Paul plans to go to Macedonia; he sends Timothy and Erastus ahead Acts 19:21-22 They may visit Corinth; Paul is worried about immorality in the church there. Three members of the Corinthian church bring a letter to Paul 1 Cor 16:17-18 It is full of questions; the problems are greater than Paul had thought Paul writes and sends 1 Corinthians, tackling the problems.

10 Thessalonica Berea Philippi Troas Mysia Bithynia Corinth Athens Ephesus Antioch Perga Lystra Attalia Lycia Iconium Derbe Cilicia Trachea Cilicia Tarsus Antioch Salamis Crete Paphos The Corinthian Problems Paul hurries to Corinth. 2 Cor 12:14 The visit is extremely painful for everyone; Paul has to be severe. Paul returns to Ephesus and writes a severe letter to them. 2 Cor 2:4 Titus takes the letter to Corinth. Paul arranges to meet Titus again at Troas urgently to get news of the situation.

11 Thessalonica Berea Philippi Troas Mysia Bithynia Corinth Athens Ephesus Antioch Perga Lystra Attalia Lycia Iconium Derbe Cilicia Trachea Cilicia Tarsus Antioch Salamis Crete Paphos The Corinthian Problems Paul hurries to Corinth. 2 Cor 12:14 The visit is extremely painful for everyone; Paul has to be severe. Paul returns to Ephesus and writes a severe letter to them. 2 Cor 2:4 Titus takes the letter to Corinth. Paul arranges to meet Titus again at Troas urgently to get news of the situation.

12 Thessalonica Berea Philippi Troas Mysia Bithynia Corinth Severe Letter Athens Ephesus Antioch Perga Lystra Attalia Lycia Iconium Derbe Cilicia Trachea Cilicia Tarsus Antioch Salamis Crete Paphos The Corinthian Problems Paul hurries to Corinth. 2 Cor 12:14 The visit is extremely painful for everyone; Paul has to be severe. Paul returns to Ephesus and writes a severe letter to them. 2 Cor 2:4 Titus takes the letter to Corinth. Paul arranges to meet Titus again at Troas urgently to get news of the situation.

13 Thessalonica Berea Philippi Troas Mysia Bithynia Corinth Athens Ephesus Antioch Perga Lystra Attalia Lycia Iconium Derbe Cilicia Trachea Cilicia Tarsus Antioch Salamis Crete Paphos The Corinthian Problems Paul is the center of a riot in Ephesus. His message threatened the sale of silver statues of the Ephesians goddess Diana. Act 19:23-41 Paul goes to Troas. Paul is worried about his Painful letter. Was it too harsh? Titus does not appear as arranged. 2 Cor 2:12-13 Paul goes to Macedonia in search of Titus.

14 Thessalonica Berea Philippi Troas Mysia Bithynia Corinth Athens Ephesus Antioch Perga Lystra Attalia Lycia Iconium Derbe Cilicia Trachea Cilicia Tarsus Antioch Salamis Crete Paphos The Corinthian Problems Paul is the center of a riot in Ephesus. His message threatened the sale of silver statues of the Ephesians goddess Diana. Act 19:23-41 Paul goes to Troas. Paul is worried about his Painful letter. Was it too harsh? Titus does not appear as arranged. 2 Cor 2:12-13 Paul goes to Macedonia in search of Titus.

15 Thessalonica Berea Philippi Troas Mysia Bithynia Corinth Athens Ephesus Antioch Perga Lystra Attalia Lycia Iconium Derbe Cilicia Trachea Cilicia Tarsus Antioch Salamis Crete Paphos The Corinthian Problems He encourages the churches and collects money for Jerusalem Acts 20:1-2 Paul and Titus finally meet. Good news: the Severe Letter has been taken as Paul Intended. 2 Cor 7:5-16 Paul writes 2 Corinthians: full of joy! Titus takes the letter to prepare the church for Paul s 3 rd visit 2 Cor 8:16-24

16 Thessalonica Berea Philippi 2 Corinthians Troas Mysia Bithynia Corinth Athens Ephesus Antioch Perga Lystra Attalia Lycia Iconium Derbe Cilicia Trachea Cilicia Tarsus Antioch Salamis Crete Paphos The Corinthian Problems He encourages the churches and collects money for Jerusalem Acts 20:1-2 Paul and Titus finally meet. Good news: the Severe Letter has been taken as Paul Intended. 2 Cor 7:5-16 Paul writes 2 Corinthians: full of joy! Titus takes the letter to prepare the church for Paul s 3 rd visit 2 Cor 8:16-24

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21 Collection for Jerusalem 16

22 1 st Corinthians Chapter 1

23 True Unity 1 Corinthians 1:10

24 The Wisdom of Foolishness 1 Corinthians 1:18-29

25 The Wisdom of Foolishness 1 Corinthians 1:18-29

26 The Wisdom of Foolishness 1 Corinthians 1:18-29

27 The Wisdom of Foolishness 1 Corinthians 1:18-29

28 The Wisdom of Foolishness 1 Corinthians 1:18-29

29 1 st Corinthians Chapter 2

30 The Simplicity of the Gospel 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

31 Things Hidden? Isaiah 64: Corinthians 2:9-10

32 1 st Corinthians Chapter 3

33 The BAFTA s Born Again Foundational Thanksgiving Awards 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

34 The BAFTA s Born Again Foundational Thanksgiving Awards Two types of material Wood, Hay, Stubble All burnt up by fire Sowing to the flesh treasure on earth Gold, Silver, Precious Stones All purified through fire Sowing to the Spirit treasure in heaven

35 The BAFTA s Born Again Foundational Thanksgiving Awards We have a choice how we live Law of Sowing & Reaping We will be rewarded accordingly It is not an issue of Salvation 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

36 The BAFTA s Born Again Foundational Thanksgiving Awards 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 Lit. by the skin of your teeth? just about saved? So great a Salvation! Heb 2:3 The measurement is on that which accompanies salvation

37 An Abundant Entrance Heb 6:7-10

38 An Abundant Entrance 2 Peter 1:11

39 An Abundant Entrance 2 John 8

40 The BAFTA s Born Again Foundational Thanksgiving Awards We are called to good works (expected) We will be rewarded according to our works This has nothing to do with salvation which is entirely by grace *Our good works are an outward demonstration of the faith we have, and are evidence that we are saved (James / Matt 7:20 by their fruits )

41 The day shall declare it? Which day? The Day of Christ Phil 1:10 / Phil 2:16 / 2 Thes 2:2 / 1 Cor 1:8 / 1 Cor 3:13 / 1 Tim 4:8 / 1 Cor 4:4-5 / Ps 50:4-6 Not the Day of the Lord Time of Jacob s trouble / Daniel s 70 th Week

42 The day shall declare it? Where? Location: Heaven When? - Matt 6:20 / 2 Cor 5:10 Prior to the 2 nd Coming - at which time Christ returns with the saints After the Rapture - when the saints arrive in glory

43 Heavenly Award Ceremony 2 Corinthians 5:10-15 We will be judged according to our works Our Sin was paid in full at Calvary

44 Judgments Various judgments in scripture Judgment seat of Christ (Beamer Seat) Great White Throne Judgement (Judgment Day) Judgment of the Nations (Sheep & Goats) Judgment of the Great Whore (False Religion) Judgement to begin with the house of God 1 Peter 4:17

45 Judgment Seat of Christ 2 Corinthians 5:10-15

46 Judgment Seat of Christ 2 Corinthians 5:10-15

47 Judgment Seat of Christ 2 Corinthians 5:10-15 We will all stand at the Beamer Seat We will be rewarded What Christ has done is our motivation

48 Judgment Seat of Christ Award ceremony for the saints Sin is not part of the equation How we have lived as Christians will be the critical issue Our deeds will be judged (good or bad) Salvation is assured Rewards are not 2 Cor 5:10 / Rom 14:10 Where our treasure has been will be the key

49 Heavenly Reward 1 Cor 9:26-27 Castaway Gr. adokimos rejected, reprobate, having nothing

50 Our Rewards? Crowns: The Crown of Incorruption 1 Cor 9:25 The Crown of Life James 1:12 The Crown of Rejoicing 1 Thes 2:19-20 The Crown of Glory 1 Peter 5:1-4 The Crown of Righteousness 2 Tim 4:8

51 The Crown of Incorruption 1 Cor 9:24-25 Isthmian Games (Isthmus of Corinth)

52 The Crown of Incorruption 1 Cor 9:24-25

53 Crowns The Crown of Incorruption 1 Cor 9:25 The Crown of Life James 1:12 The Crown of Rejoicing 1 Thes 2:19-20 The Crown of Glory 1 Peter 5:1-4 The Crown of Righteousness 2 Tim 4:8

54 The Crown of Life James 1:12 1 Cor 10:13

55 Crowns The Crown of Incorruption 1 Cor 9:25 The Crown of Life James 1:12 The Crown of Rejoicing 1 Thes 2:19-20 The Crown of Glory 1 Peter 5:1-4 The Crown of Righteousness 2 Tim 4:8

56 The Crown of Rejoicing 1 Thes 2:19-20 The joy of seeing the lost found Luke 15:7 joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repents

57 Crowns The Crown of Incorruption 1 Cor 9:25 The Crown of Life James 1:12 The Crown of Rejoicing 1 Thes 2:19-20 The Crown of Glory 1 Peter 5:1-4 The Crown of Righteousness 2 Tim 4:8

58 The Crown of Glory 1 Peter 5:1-4

59 Crowns The Crown of Incorruption 1 Cor 9:25 The Crown of Life James 1:12 The Crown of Rejoicing 1 Thes 2:19-20 The Crown of Glory 1 Peter 5:1-4 The Crown of Righteousness 2 Tim 4:8

60 The Crown of Righteousness 2 Timothy 4:8

61 What do we do with our Crowns? Spend eternity bragging about how well we ve done?

62 Before the throne Revelation 4:4 Elders: From every kindred, tongue, peoples & nation Redeemed by the blood 24 representative of the whole 1 Chron 24:1-18 / Rev 21:12-14 / 24 hours

63 Before the throne Revelation 4:9-11

64 Our Response The Crown of Incorruption A disciplined Christian life, no compromise The Crown of Life Overcoming temptation The Crown of Rejoicing Winning souls for Christ The Crown of Glory Faithful in ministry The Crown of Righteousness Looking for His coming (Sanctified)

65 1 st Corinthians Chapter 4

66 Don t Judge 1 Corinthians 4:5

67 1 st Corinthians Chapter 5

68 Judge! 1 Corinthians 5:3-6

69 Judge! 1 Corinthians 5:3-6 The leper must be removed from the camp of the whole camp will become infected

70 Judge! 1 Corinthians 5:9-13

71 Judge! 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 Summary: Don t judge that which is internal (Intent) For only God can see the heart Do judge that which is external (Actions) For the health of the body And because we all called to be ambassadors!

72 1 st Corinthians Chapter 6-8 Licence & liberty

73 1 st Corinthians Chapter 9 Don t Muzzle The Ox!

74 1 st Corinthians Chapter 10 Lessons From History

75 Lessons To Learn 1 Cor 10:1-4

76 Lessons From History Incredible beginning Amazing deliverance from bondage Passed through water to new life Sustained by the Bread of Life Watered by the Water of Life Christ How could anything possibly go wrong?

77 Lessons From History 1 Cor 10:5-6 Q. What did they lust after? A. That which was acceptable to the human palate

78 Lessons From History 1 Cor 10:6 Q. What is idolatry?

79 2 nd Commandment Issue of misrepresentation God is jealous of His name, character & attributes Anything that touches these is idolatry Idolatry making a God in your own image, from your own imagination, to suit your own desires Even if you call your god LORD! (cf Ex 33)

80 Lessons From History 1 Cor 10:8 Q. What is fornication? A. An intimate relationship with someone other than the one you are espoused to Throughout Israel s history they committed spiritual fornication by going after, embracing false god s

81 Lessons From History 1 Cor 10:8-10

82 Lessons From History 1 Cor 10:11-12

83 1 st Corinthians Chapter 11 Lessons On Authority

84 God s Order God Jesus Man Woman Is Jesus less than God? NO! Is Woman less than Man? NO! BUT. For the sake of the order Jesus submitted himself to the Father God reveals in His word His order

85 1 st Corinthians Chapter Spiritual Gifts

86 Underlying Rule! 1 Corinthians 14:40

87 1 st Corinthians Chapter 15 The Foundation of our Faith

88 The Gospel 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

89 The Great Mystery 1 Corinthians 15:51-55

90 The Great Victory! 1 Corinthians 15:51-55

91 1 st Corinthians Chapter 16 Serving Through Giving & Greetings

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97 Topical Overview Chapter 1 - Yes and Amen v20 Chapter 2 - A Sweet Savour v15 Chapter 3 - Changed to glory v18 Chapter 4 - The God of this world v4 Chapter 5 - Ambassadors v20-21 Chapter 6 - Whatever the circumstancesv3> Chapter 7 - Comfort in Fellowship v6 Chapter 8 - Model giving v14-15 Chapter 9 - Cheerful giver v6-7 Chapter10 - Our warfare v3-5 Chapter 11 - Deceitful workers v13-14 Chapter 12 - Thorn in the flesh v9 Chapter 13 - Examine yourselves v5

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