1 Corinthians
Paul wrote the First Letter to the Corinthians to address serious theological, ethical, and practical problems that had emerged in the diverse, cosmopolitan church in Corinth. He addresses issues like divisions and factions within the church, sexual immorality, lawsuits among believers, and confusion over marriage. Paul offers correction regarding the proper use of spiritual gifts, emphasizing that all gifts, including speaking in tongues and prophecy, must be used in an orderly way for the building up of the whole church. The book contains the famous "love chapter" (Chapter 13) and a powerful defense of the resurrection of Christ and the future resurrection of believers, stressing unity and holiness in Christian community.
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The famous Love Chapter. Paul declares that spiritual gifts are worthless without love. He defines love as patient, kind, and enduring, concluding that love is the greatest of the three eternal virtues.
Paul instructs the church on the proper use of prophecy and tongues. He states that public worship must be orderly and focus on edification (building up) the entire church.
Paul defends the resurrection of Jesus and the future resurrection of believers as the core of the gospel. He concludes that death is swallowed up in victory.
Paul instructs them on the collection for the saints. He gives the final command to be on guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, and do everything in love.
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