When God Calls with Michael McCaskill

1 Corinthians Study - Background

Season 4 Episode 1

Actual first letter

  • Written prior to the epistle 1 Corinthians
  • Written about sexual immorality
  • The letter was not taken seriously

Paul received information about the church

  • From Chloe’s household he heard:
    • Reports of division (1:11, 11:18)
    • Sexual immorality (5:1)
  • From Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus visit
  • From a letter written to Paul by the. Church (7:1, 7:25, 8:1, 12:1, 16:1, 12)

Based on all of this information Paul wrote what we know a 1 Corinthians
 

  • From Ephesus
  • 3-4 years after leaving
  • Topics include:
    • Division in the Church
    • Follow Paul, Peter, and Apollos
    • Sexual Immorality
    • Eating food sacrificed to idols
    • Worship to bring the gospel (not to show off)
    • Resurrection is real

All to encourage the church to do all through the lease of love.

Reference: Wiersbe Bible Commentary