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Welcome to Corinth!

Welcome to Corinth! Dive into an introduction to Paul’s impactful letters to the Corinthians and uncover the rich history and vibrant culture of this ancient city. Discover the complexities of the Corinthian church, Paul's concerns and teachings, and the powerful message of refocusing on God's grace, wisdom, and power.

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Welcome to Corinth!

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  1. Welcome to Corinth! Introduction to Paul’s letters to the Corinthians Rolan Monje, MMCC

  2. Corinth, Greece

  3. About the city of Corinth • Port city, on an isthmus • Key city, rebuilt by Julius Caesar • Prosperous city • Idolatrous city • Site of Isthmian games • Worldly city • Known to be immoral (Gk: korinthiazomai)

  4. About Paul’s letters • Written by Paul personally, or through a scribe • Occasioned by reports of disciples from the Corinth church

  5. About Paul’s letters • Written by Paul out of concern: to teach and exhort • 1 Corinthians written from Ephesus, A.D. 54-55. • 2 Corinthians written from Macedonia, A.D. 55-56. • Paul wrote them 1 or 2 other (lost) letters.

  6. About the Corinthians • Had Jews and Gentiles • Talented and gifted Problematic • Divisions – loyalties, lawsuits • Worldliness • Immorality (incest, adultery) • Disorder in worship • Tendency to be arrogant

  7. Corinth… • Said to be: Problem child of a perfect Father • What do you do with a problem child?

  8. When God looks at the church…(1 Cor 1:2ff)

  9. Paul’s solution for Corinth Refocus on God • The word ‘God’ appears 81x in 1 Cor • Appears 19x in Chap 1-2

  10. ReFOCUS on God • God’s grace (1:4, 3:10) – remember it! • God’s wisdom (1:21, 1:30, 2:7) – embrace it! • God’s power (1:18, 1:24, 2:5) – unleash it!

  11. Stories of disciples who focused on God

  12. Let’s take the heart of our brother Paul! Let’s refocus on our Powerful, Faithful, and Awesome GOD!

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