The church in Corinth, Greece was made up of mostly Gentile believers. Old superstitions and false teachers disturbed the unity of the church and undermined what they had been taught by Paul the apostle. In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, he encouraged them to fix their division problem, deal with the blatant sin among them, and oppose doctrinal errors.
My work here is not meant to be an exhaustive commentary on that letter–not even close. Rather, I’ve attempted to merely outline Paul’s writing by breaking it down into 41 parts, each note being less 140 characters. Feel free to share, tweet, or retweet.
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Chapter 1
The church of the Lord Jesus Christ is marked by those who have been sanctified in Christ and call upon his name. #1Cor 1:1-3
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We can be thankful for the grace God has given to others. We are enriched by him and remain blameless to the end. #1Cor 1:4-9
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We should not be divided over petty matters such as favorite preachers. It’s not about the preacher but Christ who is preached #1Cor 1:10-17
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The preaching of Christ is foolishness to the wise of this world, but to those who are called, it is power and wisdom. #1Cor 1:18-25
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No flesh can glory in the presence of God for all things worth anything are made so by God and Christ Jesus. #1Cor 1:26-31
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Chapter 2
Though Paul did not preach with eloquence, he did preach Christ by the Spirit of God as a demonstration of God’s power. #1Cor 2:1-5
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The natural man, regardless of his knowledge, cannot understand spiritual things until the Spirit of God makes him able. #1Cor 2:6-16
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Chapter 3
It is tempting to turn our focus onto carnal things, even in the church, but Christ is our one and only foundation. #1Cor 3:1-15
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We are a dwelling place for the Spirit of God if the Spirit be with us. We belong to Christ and should live accordingly. #1Cor 3:16-23
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Chapter 4
It is a small thing to be judged by others relative to God. For God knows things about us we may not even know about ourselves. #1Cor 4:1-8
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We may think too highly of some positions in the church, such as apostles in the past. Those men were destined for death. #1Cor 4:9-13
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Correction in the church is not meant for discouragement or destruction. It is an act of love and concern. #1Cor 4:14-21
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Chapter 5
It is not good for a church to allow sin to continue as it will spread. Discipline for the purpose of restoration is necessary. #1Cor 5:1-8
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The church cannot maintain close fellowship with unrighteousness. We have an obligation to judge these matters. #1Cor 5:9-13
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Chapter 6
Should we in the kingdom of God take matters of judgment to men in the kingdoms of this earth to settle? Of course not. #1Cor 6:1-11
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We were bought with the price of the Lord’s blood. We should glorify God in all things we do and flee unrighteousness. #1Cor 6:12-20
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Chapter 7
The ability to remain unmarried is a gift. Fornication is to be avoided and a spouse is not to be deprived. #1Cor 7:1-9
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Though we’ve been made free by Christ and are not servants of men, it is God’s will that once married we remain married. #1Cor 7:10-24
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Even blessings such as marriage can be a distraction for us. Remember, the things of this earth are temporary. #1Cor 7:25-40
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Chapter 8
In matters of liberty, love is a governing principle. We must sacrifice for the weak to avoid becoming a stumbling block. #1Cor 8:1-13
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Chapter 9
Though gospel ministers should willingly labor without charge, they should also be supported with material things. #1Cor 9:1-18
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In order to save some, ministers of the gospel must accommodate the understanding and culture of the congregations. #1Cor 9:19-27
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Chapter 10
Though we are under the covenant of grace, we can tempt Christ and provoke the Lord to jealousy with our sins. #1Cor 10:1-22
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Though we have liberty, our actions may not be appropriate. All things we do should be for the glory of God. #1Cor 10:23-33
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Chapter 11
Whether we should follow society’s culture and customs is a matter of weighing it against the eternal principles of God. #1Cor 11:1-16
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The Lord’s supper was meant to be sacred. There is no room for division in a service known as communion. #1Cor 11:17-22
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We remember Christ when we come together for the Lord’s supper. We should be careful to not do it unworthily. #1Cor 11:23-34
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Chapter 12
By the Spirit of God, we are given various gifts but they all work together within the church. #1Cor 12:1-11
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The church is much like the human body in that it’s made up of many members, each one have its own particular function. #1Cor 12:12-31
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Chapter 13
We may have it all, but without a love willing to sacrifice for the glory of God and the good of others, we have nothing. #1Cor 13:1-10
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A mark of maturity is the willingness to love. Sacrificial love is greater than even faith or hope. #1Cor 13:11-13
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Chapter 14
Any spiritual gift we may think we have is of no gain unless it edifies our brethren in the church. #1Cor 14:1-12
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Spiritual gifts are not meant to be shown off so we might have recognition. They are for the benefit of the church. #1Cor 14:13-25
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God is not the author of confusion. We should maintain decency and order during our worship of him. #1Cor 14:26-40
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Chapter 15
The gospel in a nutshell: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. He was seen alive by more than 500 witnesses. #1Cor 15:1-11
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Our hope and our faith hinges on the truth that Christ was resurrected. Belief in that event is our cornerstone. #1Cor 15:12-34
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Not only was Christ resurrected but those in Christ will also have their bodies raised from the grave and made incorruptible. #1Cor 15:35-50
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When Christ returns, our bodies will be resurrected in the twinkling of an eye and we will put on immortality. #1Cor 15:51-58
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Chapter 16
A church should not be slothful in giving and storing up when it comes to finances used for the good of others. #1Cor 16:1-4
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We must continue to stand fast in the faith and be strong. All things should be done in love. #1Cor 16:5-18
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May God’s grace be us and may we love one another in Christ Jesus. #1Cor 16:19-24
— Jeremy Sarber (@jeremysarber) July 24, 2012
