Interest Group · Session 8
What Does 1 Corinthians Say?
Caleb Kim
Pioneer Pastor of Pocheon UBF
Staff, 1 Corinthians Study Team
North America Coordinator, Korea UBF
Former Pastor of Jongno 1 UBF and former Director of World Mission Department, Korea UBF
Lecture Introduction
At the Missionary Shepherds' Conference, both the main lectures and group Bible studies will focus on 1 Corinthians. Therefore, it is important to gain an overall understanding of this letter. This lecture aims to cover the background, context, and themes of 1 Corinthians. The Corinthian church was a church full of problems. It encompasses nearly every issue that a real church may face. This session will be a time to share the spirit and wisdom of Apostle Paul in dealing with these problems.
Lecture Content
Format: We will cover the following topics and have a Q&A session.
1. Introduction to 1 Corinthians
2. Understanding the Corinthian Church
1) The environment of Corinth
2) The planting of the Corinthian church
3. Content of 1 Corinthians
1) Author
2) Date and place of writing
3) Background of writing
4) Timeline related to the Corinthian church
4. Structural Analysis of 1 Corinthians
1) Introduction (1:1–9)
2) Teachings regarding divisions in the church (1:10–4:21)
3) Moral issues unworthy of believers (5:1–6:20)
4) Teachings on marriage (7:1–40)
5) Teachings on food sacrificed to idols (8:1–11:1)
6) Teachings on corporate worship (11:2–14:40)
7) Teachings on the resurrection (15:1–58)
8) Teachings on offering and Paul's plans (16:1–9)
9) Conclusion (16:10–24)
5. Themes of 1 Corinthians
1) Human-centered vs. Christ-centered
2) Holiness and unity
3) Back to the gospel
4) Summary of themes and conclusion
6. Application Questions from 1 Corinthians
7. Points for Reflection in Application
1) The use of knowledge and rhetoric (chapters 1–4)
2) Issues of marriage and divorce
3) The issue of women wearing head coverings in church
4) "Women should remain silent in the churches"
5) The issue of tongues (chapters 12–14)
Conclusion
Lecture Format
Lecture with Q&A
Language : Korean, manuscripts provided per language, Q & A with simultaneous interpretation (+ Google Translate App for personal use)
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