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Life and Epistles of Paul

Explore Paul's journeys, teachings, and letters, focusing on his time in Corinth and Ephesus, including the writing of 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthians.

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Life and Epistles of Paul

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  1. Life and Epistles of Paul Day 2 Preaching in Corinth and Ephesus and writing I Corinthians

  2. Saul’s Conversion Second Journey Comes to Antioch Pentecost First Journey To Tarsus AD 30 AD34 AD 37 AD 42 AD 45-48 AD 51-54 1 Thessalonians AD 52 2 Thessalonians AD 52 Paul was probably born about AD 1, so his age would match the dates on this chart.

  3. Immorality Acropolis Oratory & Worldly Wisdom Bema Dishonest Business Dealing Market Place

  4. Banqueting, Drunkenness and Revelry Idol’s Temples

  5. Worked making tents (Acts 18:3) Encouraged by Silas & Tim. (18:5) Converted Crispus (18:8) Many baptized (18:8) Continued 1 yr. 6 mo. (18:11) Jew’s Suit dismissed (18:12-17) Left for Syria via Ephesus (18:18) Aquila & Priscilla go with him as far as Ephesus (18:18-19) Paul and Corinth – Acts 18-19

  6. Chloe’s family Questions Apollos comes to Ephesus Paul Paul writes First Corinthians from Ephesus

  7. Contents of 1st Corinthians • Correction of Reported Conditions -- Division involving preachers (1-4) -- Immorality (5-6) • Answering Questions asked (7-14) • Argument for Resurrection (15) • Collection for Saints in Jerusalem • Desire to remain in Ephesus, but “Many adversaries” (16:5)

  8. Tent Making (Acts 18:3) Silas & Tim from Mac. (18:5) Converted Crispus (18:8) Many baptized (18:8) Aquila & Priscilla (18:18) Apollos in Achaia (18:27-28) Planned trip thru Mac. (19:21) Reports & questions from Corinth 1 Cor. 9:6-7 2 Cor. 11:8,9 1 Cor. 1:14 1 Cor. 1:13-17 1 Cor. 16:19 1 Cor. 3:6 1 Cor.16:5 1 Cor. 1:11, 7:1 Paul and Corinth 1st Letter

  9. Allusions to Corinthian Influences • Human wisdom and oratory (1:17—2:16) • Dishonest Business (5:10; 6:1-10) • Immorality (5:1-13; 6:9-20) • Idolatry (Chapters 8-10) PRIDE – “Puffed up” appears 6 times

  10. “No rest” till Titus comes (2 Cor. 7:5-6) Hopes to find Titus (2 Cor. 2:12-13) Letter “Many Adversaries” in Ephesus force Paul’s departure before he hears how letter was received (Acts 19) Titus brings good reportfrom Corinth(2 Cor. 7:6-11) Some still denied Paul’s apostleship Paul Writes Second Corinthians

  11. 2nd Corinthians (written from Corinth) • Reports narrow escape from Asia (1:8-11) • Advises reception of one disciplined (2:5-11) • Discusses Apostolic ministry (chap. 1-6) • Urges fulfillment of promise to give (8-9) -- Liberality of Macedonians (8:1-5) • Exposes false apostles, comparing his “credentials” with theirs (10-13) • Promises to visit Corinth (13)

  12. Third Journey Saul’s Conversion Second Journey Comes to Antioch Pentecost First Journey To Tarsus AD 30 AD34 AD 37 AD 42 AD 45-48 AD 51-54 AD 54-58 1 Corinthians AD 57 2 Corinthians AD 57 I Thessalonians AD 52 2 Thessalonians AD 52 Paul was probably born about AD 1, so his age would closely match the dates on this chart.

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