Free Bible Commentary
“Introduction to First Corinthians”
Categories: 1 CorinthiansThe Apostle Paul’s letter that has been entitled “First Corinthians” shows us clearly that it matters what you believe, how you live and how you worship. This really wasn’t the first letter he had written to this troubled church. In chapter five and verse nine Paul stated, “I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with immoral people.” He had obviously written to them previously about some issues that they had been dealing with.
Just a brief chapter breakdown:
In chapters 1-4 Paul stridently opposes sectarianism or divisions in the body of Christ, and shows us that there is no room for rivalry in the church that Jesus died for in order to purchase and unify.
In chapter 5 he shows us how to deal with a brother who is caught up openly in unrepentant sin.
In chapter 6 he shows us that brothers and sisters in Christ should work out their differences without suing one another in courts of law.
In chapter 7 Paul discusses various marital issues and conjugal obligations.
In chapters 8-10 he deals with the proper use of our liberties, and how we should forgo our rights for the good of our brothers and sisters in Christ.
In chapter 11 Paul deals with issues of submission and also issues concerning the Lord’s Supper.
In chapters 12-14 he covers proper use of spiritual gifts, and proper attitudes and behaviors in worship services.
In chapter 15 Paul gives the most extensive inspired discourse about the resurrection on record.
In chapter 16 Paul wraps up the letter with some instructions for a congregational collection, and some final greetings and exhortations.
We will have some more introductory remarks tomorrow and Friday Lord willing.
Have a blessed day!
- Louie Taylor
