PPT-Introduction To The First Epistle To The Church At Corinth

Called to Be Saints Corinth is located on an isthmus the typical seaport town of its day Homosexuality prostitution and idolatry all ran rampant likely over 1000 prostitutes there. Practical Christian Living. Christ Baptist Church. Fall 2014. James . 5:1-6. The Epistle of James 5:1 - 6. Would you consider yourself to be materialistic? . Is it sinful to have wealth? . Name some Bible characters who were wealthy?. Theo . Castellano. -Wood, 7. th. period. The founder of Corinth was Sisyphus son of Odysseus.. Corinthian boys were educated in different arts and sciences from the ages seven to fourteen. They were also required to have two years of military training. Background. 7 Letters. Intended for all followers. Catholic (Universal). List of Catholic Epistles. Epistle . of James. First Epistle of Peter. Second Epistle of Peter. First Epistle of John. Second Epistle of John. Practical Christian Living. Christ Baptist Church. Fall 2014. James . 4:1-12. How do you define worldliness?. Give some examples of activities that some Christians might typically view as “worldly?”. Practical Christian Living. Christ Baptist Church. Fall 2014. James . 3:1-12. Review . The Epistle of . James . 3:1 - 12. James 2 . Favoritism Forbidden. Faith and . Deeds. Practices in Truth. What kind of “sin” speech generally roles off your tongue?. Practical Christian Living. Christ Baptist Church. Fall 2014. James . 5:7-12. The Epistle of James . 5:7 - 12. How can Christians find patient endurance as they wait for Christ to return?. What 3 examples of patience does James give?. A Five-Week . Teaching Series. Beginning Wednesday Night, September 14. th. Eucharistic Service from 7:00 – 8:30. Free Soup Supper from 6:00 – 6:45. Childcare Provided throughout Service. For More Information Visit:. A Five-Week . Teaching Series. Beginning Wednesday Night, September 14. th. Eucharistic Service from 7:00 – 8:30. Free Soup Supper from 6:00 – 6:45. Childcare Provided throughout Service. For More Information Visit:. Study # 5. 10 13 15. Background for Paul’s 1. st. Letter to the Corinthians. The Great Commissioning. Matthew 28:18-20. Mark 16:15-18. Luke 24:45-49. Setting the Stage. 45-49 Paul’s 1. st. Missionary Journey (Acts 13:4-14:28. Cultural Norms and Sensitivity in Corporate Worship. . 1 . Corinthians 11:2-16. From Rick Mars presentation on 1 . Cor. Greco-Roman Culture was the dominant culture with Corinth in the very heart of it.. “To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours.”.     News. !. Lesson 20 .  . Acts 18:1-11. Neapolis. Acts 15:36-18:22. Paul’s 2. nd. Missionary Journey. Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:1-11). Still alone, Paul travels forty miles west of Athens to Corinth, the capital of Achaia. . THE CITY OF CORINTH. Capital of the Roman province of Achaia. Estimated pop. 600,000-1,000,000 in Paul’s day; walls were 6 mi. in circumference. Important trade center due to location; an international crossroads, gateway between Asia & Europe. the indefiniteness of the historical background of this epistle does not affect its message or its value. "The Epistle of Jude has stronger attestation than 2 Peter."7 1E.g., 200; and Charles Bigg,