1 Corinthians – In Defense: Paul’s Apostleship
1 Corinthians Study 11
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1 Corinthians Study
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I. Introduction
II. Greetings From Paul and Sosthenes (1:1-1:9)
III. Divisions in the Congregation (1:10-4:21)
IV. Moral Disorder (5:1-6:20)
V. Marriage (7:1-40)
VI. Food Sacrificed to Idols (8:1-11:1)
A. The Basis of Christian Conduct – Love over Knowledge (8:1-13)
B. The Example of Paul (9:1-27)
1. The Defense of Paul’s Apostleship (9:1-2)
2. Paul’s Apostolic Rights (9:3-14)
1. To whom is Paul addressing this defense of his apostleship? (v. 3)
apologia: verbal defence, speech in defence. A reasoned statement or argument
2. Did Paul accept material support for his spiritual work in Corinth? (v. 12)
3. Paul’s Apostolic Restraint (9:15-18)
3. Does Paul proclaim the good news voluntarily? (v. 16-17)
4. Paul’s Apostolic Freedom (9:19-23)
4. If the Law of Moses is no longer in operation, is Paul lawless? (v. 21)
5. Paul’s Exhortation and Example (9:24-27)
5. What is the purpose of exerting self-discipline in our Christian life? (v. 25)
C. Prohibition Against Pagan Temples (10:1-22)
1. The Example of Israel (10:1-5)
6. What does Paul mean, “they were laid low in the wilderness”? (v. 5)
2. Application of the Example – Warning Against Idolatry (10:6-13) he Lord? (v. 12)
7. How does Paul warn those who have confidence in their obedience to the Lord? (v. 12)
3. The Prohibition and Its Basis (10:14-22)
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