brief background:

-  The city of Corinth was extremely pagan

-  Corinth was a major influence on world

- 1000 prostitues worked in the Corinth temples 

- The term "corinthian" was used to descibe a perverted person

- The Corinthian church was carnal but saved; very immature

- Isthmain Games were a major aspect of Corith (athletic competition)

Outline:

1-4  DIVISION (foolishness of preaching, believers judgment)

5-7 SEX & MARRIAGE (lawsuits, church judgement)

8-10 FOOD for IDOLS (prefer your brother)

11-14 CHURCH GATHERING (spiritual gifts)

15 RESURRECTION 

16 CLOSING

Summary of Paul's dealing with Corinth

1. In Acts 18 he establishes the church

2. In 1 Corinthians he address concerns

3. Paul makes a "painful visit"

4. Paul writes to them a very direct letter (lost letter)

5. 2 Corithians - Paul is affirming his commitment to them

Summary

1-7 - Paul reconciles with them

8-9 - Living generously 

10-13 - Final Challenge

Chapters 1-3 Doctrinal relaties of the Body of Christ

Chapters 4-6 practical living  

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