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1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians Lesson Summaries Michael D. Taylor www.TaylorNotes.Info CONTENTS Lesson 1 Called to be Saints ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Lesson 2 The Need for Unity .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Lesson 3 True Servanthood ........................................................................................................................................... 6 Lesson 4 Immorality in the Church .............................................................................................................................. 7 Lesson 5 Marriage in the Church ............................................................................................................................... 10 Lesson 6 The Limits of Christian Liberty ...................................................................................................................... 13 Lesson 7 Men and Women in the Church ............................................................................................................... 14 Lesson 8 The Lord’s Supper ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Lesson 9 Spiritual Gifts .................................................................................................................................................. 18 Lesson 10 The Resurrection ........................................................................................................................................... 21 Lesson 11 Stewardship in the Church ......................................................................................................................... 23 Lesson 12 Doing the Lord’s Work in the Lord’s Way ................................................................................................. 25 SUMMARY OF LESSON MAIN IDEAS ................................................................................................................................ 26 NOTE These lesson summaries are based on the study guide by John MacArthur, “1 Corinthians: Godly Solutions for Church Problems.” Readers are encouraged to get a copy of this study guide and use the following summaries as supplements. 2 LESSON 1 CALLED TO BE SAINTS 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 MAIN IDEA Before Paul deals with the many problems in the Corinthian church he encourages them by giving them the big picture of their standing before God and his incredible grace. You are sanctified (hagiazō) in Christ— dedicated to God (1:2) Believers are given a new POSITION The before God (2 Cor. 5:21). believer’s You are called to be saints (hagios)--set aside PAST for God’s purposes (1:2) Believers are freed from the PENALTY of (1:2-4) You have been given grace and peace (1:3- sin (Rom. 8:1) 4) You have been enriched with utterance -- the ability to speak for God when he wants you to (1:5) Believers are becoming PROGRESSIVELY more holy by growing spiritually and The You have been enriched with knowledge becoming more like Jesus Christ (2 Cor. believer’s (logos) -- insights you need to speak effectively 3:18; Rom. 8:29) PRESENT for God (1:5) (1:5-7a) You have been the grace gifts (charisma; Believers are being more and more free charismata) special abilities for building up from the POWER of sin (Rom. 6:14) each other) ---use them until Jesus returns (1:7a) Jesus Christ will return someday (1:7b) Believers will be made PERFECT—fully The Before God you will be blameless (declared mature (Jas 1:4; 1 John 3:2). believers “not guilty”) on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ FUTURE Believers will be free from the PRESENCE (1:7b-9) God will confirm you (strengthen you inwardly) of sin (Jude 24; Rev. 21:27) until Jesus returns (1:8-9) THE BOTTOM LINE In God’s eyes you are sanctified. In God’s eyes you are being strengthened. In God’s eyes you are secure. A. COMMENTS 1. Introduction and “Hello” (1:1-3) 1 a) (1:1). Paul introduces himself as an apostle (“sent one”) of Christ Jesus, by the will of God. As such, he cares for the Corinthians because God called him to do so. 2. (1:1) Sosthenes: the former Jewish ruler of the Corinthian synagogue and co-sender of the letter.1 a) “Brother” (Gr. adelphos) is shorthand for “fellow believer” and is an affectionate term that speaks to a kinship relationship. b) (1:2) To the church of God. Paul reminds them that it God’s church, not the church of individual patrons in whose homes the members met. c) Although the Corinthian church likely consisted of a number of smaller house groups, Paul addresses them as a singular “assembly.” d) Many of the homes in which they met were owned by wealthy patrons. e) In the culture of Corinth this meant that those meeting in the patron’s home were to be loyal to the patron. 3. (1:2). “Sanctified.” Meaning to make holy, set apart for God’s purposes. Belonging to God. Same root word for “saint.” a) A person becomes holy (“saint”) when he or she belongs to God, not from doing certain pious acts or from avoiding certain vices. b) The only way a person can become holy is to belong to God. c) More on sanctification in Lesson 3. 4. (1:3) “Lord” (G. kurios) meaning “master.” To call someone else “Lord” was in conflict with the Greco- Roman world where Caesar was to be called ‘kurios.” a) Caesar was viewed as the ultimate patron to whom everyone owed their allegiance. b) Caesar gave peace to all citizens so they could live productive lives. c) He built roads and infrastructure d) He encouraged entertainment and sponsored many athletic games. e) By calling Jesus Lord he is saying that Jesus is the ultimate patron, not Caesar. f) (1:3) “Grace and peace.” True grace and peace comes only from Jesus Christ. 5. (1:4) “I thank my God always.” Thanks giving flows from a recognition that a gift is given and a debt of gratitude is owed. a) Notice the absence of praise & thanksgiving for these believers (cp. Epistle format) b) (1:4) “in Christ” means to be part of the community that belongs to Christ and recognizes his Lordship. c) See 2 Corinthians 5:21 “in him.” 6. (1:5) “enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge.” Paul is using terminology about wealth to remind these church members that even their special abilities such as eloquent speech and knowledge flow from a relationship to Christ. a) Eloquent speech in the Corinthian culture was often viewed as having superior personal abilities that others often admired. b) Paul here is warning these believers against using eloquent speech and knowledge for self- elevation. 7. (1:6) “even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you.” The church was enriched because the members responded to Paul’s proclamation of the gospel, not because of certain members claimed superior speaking abilities and knowledge. 8. (1:7) “so that you come short in no gift.” “Gift” (charismata; lit., “grace gifts). These are special abilities God gives to believers for the purpose of building up each other. a) Some of the gifts we need to grow spiritually have been given to other members of our church 2 family. b) This means we are to rely on one another and use our special abilities (gifts) to strengthen other believers. More on this in Lesson 9. 9. (1:8) “blameless.” The word means free from any accusation. Corinth was known for its many legal charges of all kinds but those who live in God’s community are protected against any ultimate accusation in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. a) In Corinth it was quite common for many people to take blame others for something and to take them to trial. b) Trials were abundant requiring about 500 juror for a trial. c) People wanted to be on a jury because it paid well and they were often given bribes. d) Those who are in Christ are declared “not guilty” before God. 10. (1:9) “God is faithful.” The church’s protection does not come from its ability to prove its own worthiness but rather it comes from a faithful loving God. a) God’s people can rest assured that his love is steadfast (Romans 8:38-39) 3 LESSON 2 THE NEED FOR UNITY 1 Corinthians 1:10--3:23 A. MAIN IDEA The church at Corinth was in trouble because of internal divisions. If not corrected the church would most likely split or possibly cease to exist. Of all the problems in this letter, Paul addresses this one first. It was a serious condition that needed immediate attention! Four underlying problems were weakening this church. B. PROBLEM NO. 1: MISPLACED LOYALTIES (1:10—1:16) 1. Quarreling (angry arguing) was rampant (1:11). a) Silly things church members fight over2 b) Some church members left the church because one church member hid the vacuum cleaner from them. It resulted in a major fight and split. c) A dispute over whether the worship leader should have his shoes on during the service. d) A dispute in the church because the Lord’s Supper had cran/grape juice instead of grape juice Fight over whether or not to build a children’s playground or to use the land for a cemetery e) A church argument and vote to decide if a clock in the worship center should be removed. f) Two different churches reported fights over the type of coffee. In one of the churches, they moved from Folgers to a stronger Starbucks brand. In the other church, they simply moved to a stronger blend. Members left the church in the latter example. g) An argument on whether the church should allow deviled eggs at the church
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