Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 1 corinthians. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named timothy, and is addressed to the church in corinth and christians in the surrounding province of achaea, in modernday greece. After corinth was destroyed by the romans in 146 b. This is the holy book of 1 corinthians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the corinthians. Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom. Paul points out how god makes fools out of those who claim the wisdom of the world as truth. God uses the simplicity of the gospel to pierce the fallacy of mans wisdom about eternity. Titles like this were apparently not part of the original text. His letter includes inspired counsel about unity, moral cleanness, love, and belief in the resurrection.
About the book of 1 corinthians its author, date and purpose. Dec 08, 2017 the book of 1 corinthians read by alexander scourby. For the temple of god is holy, which temple you are. Read 1 corinthians commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Besides the three synoptic gospels only 1 corinthians gives us detailed instructions concerning the lords supper. At his table the members of his body express communion with him and with each other. First corinthians was written by the apostle paul around 55 c.
The key personalities of this book are the apostle paul. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The book of 1 corinthians is one of or 14 letters that paul wrote. The key personalities of this book are the apostle paul, timothy and also chloes household. In chapter 10 of the book of 1 corinthians, paul uses the story of the israelites wandering in the wilderness to illustrate to the corinthian believers the folly of the misuse of freedom and the danger of overconfidence. Paul wrote this long letter to the christians who lived in the city of corinth.
The church at corinth had been established on one of pauls missionary journeys. This book records pauls rebuke to a number of problems in the corinthian church sectarianism, pride, immorality, etc. It thus has to do with progressive sanctification, the continuing development of a holy character. It is quoted more often and earlier by the early church fathers than any other writing of paul which shows its importance and usefulness. The book of 1 corinthians books of the bible it seems that the eloquent apollos had an unintentional effect on the corinthians, who lived in a city already filled with philosophers. Book of first corinthians overview insight for living.
In this letter to the church at corinth, paul covered a number of different issues related to both life and doctrine. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 corinthians and more. Paul begins this epistle with reasons why they should not be divided 1 corinthians 1 4, then follows with various ways which they show themselves to be divided 1 corinthians 515. These 12week studies lead participants through books of the bible and are made up of four basic components.
Pauls purpose in writing this letter to the church in corinth was to address and correct the immorality and divisions that had arisen. The second epistle to the corinthians, commonly referred to as second corinthians or in writing 2 corinthians, is a pauline epistle of the new testament of the christian bible. Read the book of 1 corinthians from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all. The papyrus codex known as p 46 shows that scribes identified bible books by titles. The bible book of 1 corinthians with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. Book of 1 corinthians 1 corinthians chapter 1 1 corinthians chapter 2 1 corinthians chapter 3 1 corinthians chapter 4 1 corinthians chapter 5 1 corinthians chapter 6 1 corinthians chapter 7 1 corinthians chapter 8 1 corinthians chapter 9 1 corinthians chapter 10. At the heart of 1 corinthians is the reality that the good news of jesus christ miraculously saves, changes, and unites gods people. The epistle is attributed to paul the apostle and a coauthor named sosthenes, and is addressed to the christian church in corinth. If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be savedeven though only as one escaping through the flames. Together, these letters form a major part of the new testament the books that the first christians wrote. Over the course of 12 weeks, these studies explore books of the bible and. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. These are all of the chapters of the book of 1 corinthians.
That codex is the earliest known collection of pauls letters, often dated to about the year 200 c. However, god will destroy the wisdom of these people 1 corinthians 1. The first epistle to the corinthians ancient greek. The book of 1 corinthians, chapter 15 king james bible. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Book of 1 corinthians 1 corinthians chapter 1 1 corinthians chapter 2 1 corinthians chapter 3 1 corinthians chapter 4 1 corinthians chapter 5 1 corinthians chapter 6. Jan 02, 2020 the book of 1 corinthians very well could have been written to the church today and we would do well to heed pauls warnings and apply them to ourselves.
Nine of these book are letters to local churches like the one in corinth. Interesting facts about 1 corinthians bible charts. Introduction corinth was a strategically located roman city on the main land route between east and west and was the crossroads for several sea routes. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 1 corinthians, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to the corinthians. The book of 1 corinthians very well could have been written to the church today and we would do well to heed pauls warnings and apply them to ourselves. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 1 corinthians in the bible king james version. After he left the city, evil things happened in the church.
Genuine christian love is the answer to many problems chapter. Pauls purpose in writing this letter to the church in corinth was to address and. Why 1 corinthians was written second corinthians is the third of pauls letters. He had set up the church in corinth when he himself lived there for 18 months acts 18. Major outline of 1 corinthians before we begin our study of the first chapter of 1 corinthians, it would be good for us to view the book as a whole as summarized in this outline. This summary of the book of 1 corinthians provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 corinthians. Ancient manuscripts show that they were added later, doubtless to make it easier to identify the letters. Paul wrote 1 thessalonians and 2 thessalonians from corinth. The most popular bible verses from the bible book 1 corinthians. The book of 1 corinthians summary online bible nwt. Mark the chapters you have read, if you join our personal bible read plan. We are beginning one of the most important letters that paul wrote to the churches he had begun. Book of 1 corinthians matthew henry bible commentary. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary.
This unity is not contrary to the diversity of members and their functions but rather shows a. The book of 1 st corinthians is a pauline epistle letter from paul. Paul, called to be an apostle of jesus christ through the will of god, and sosthenes our brother, unto the church of god which is at corinth, to them that are sanctified in christ jesus, called to be. In the muratorian fragment, which was a list of canonical books from rome a. Obviously paul was personally concerned with the corinthians problems, revealing a true pastors shepherds heart. Study 1 corinthians using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Paul, called to be an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, and our brother sosthenes, to the church of god in corinth, to those sanctified in christ jesus and called to be his holy people, tog. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman. The holy bible book 46 1 corinthians kjv dramatized.
Despite all the rebukes and corrections, 1 corinthians brings our focus back to where it should beon christ. The city of corinth, perched like a oneeyed titan astride the narrow isthmus connecting the greek mainland with the peloponnese, was. First corinthians addresses reports that paul received from chloes household, as well as a letter he received from the church itself 1 corinthians 7. The letter revolves around the theme of problems in christian conduct in the church. Corinth was famous for its intellectual and material prosperity and was honored with being the capitol of achaia.