Epistle to the Corinthians

Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the

CORINTHIANS

Author: Apostle Paul

See more information about Saul/Paul in the Concordance.

History of the book:

Corinth and the surrounding area had seen a huge amount of converts to the ministry of Paul, Silvanus and Timothy when they had first traveled through it. Paul now finds himself writing a much needed “instructional manual” for a large group of new born believers.

Paul wrote two letters to the Corinthians. In this study they are combined.

First Corinthians written 59 A.D. near the end of Paul’s stay in Ephesus (Acts 20:31; 1 Corinthians 16:5-8). The letter was written to address various issues in Corinth that Paul was made aware of by visitors from Corinth. The letter may have been sent in segments to get a quick answer to the converts. Timothy was sent by Paul with at least a portion of the letter. (1 Corinthians 4:17)

Second Corinthians written about 60 A.D. from Philippi after his travels recorded in Acts19:23-20:3. Paul makes reference to his travels in 2 Corinthians 1:8-11. Timothy is with him again at that point. He writes at the beginning trying to explain his reasons for having not stopped to see the converts on his trip he has just returned from.

Corinthians could be seen as the book for congregation establishment. The Corinthians were new believers as a result of Paul’s ministry. He is now addressing those believers. The first book focus is on various issues related to new converts. The second book relates many issues facing ministry to the unbelieving.

CHAPTER OVERVIEWS

First Corinthians

Chapter 1 – Divisions within the Body of Christ

Chapter 2 – Revelation by the Holy Spirit

Chapter 3 – Built upon a Foundation

Chapter 4 – Humility in Ministry

Chapter 5 – Sin in the Body of Christ

Chapter 6 – Rules for the Body

Chapter 7 – Rules of Marriage

Chapter 8 – Stumbling Blocks

Chapter 9 – Ministerial Support

Chapter 10 – Serve God or Satan