Epistles of Paul

In this class we will introduce and discuss the background to Paul's letters to the Corinthians and what topics those letters addressed.

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 1:1-16 and examine the following: The apostle Paul introduces himself and greets the Corinthian church. He...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 1:17 thru 1 Corinthians 2:5 and examine the following: Paul underscores the centrality of the message of...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 2:6-11 and examine the following: Paul discusses God's wisdom. He distinguishes between worldly wisdom and...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 2:12 thru 1 Corinthians 3:5 and examine the following: Paul contrasts spiritual discernment with worldly...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 3:6-22 and examine the following: Paul uses agricultural imagery to convey spiritual truths. He compares...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 and examine the following: Paul describes himself as a servant of Christ and emphasizes...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 5:1-8 and examine the following: Paul addresses a case of immorality within the Corinthian church. He...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 5:8 thru 1 Corinthians 6:5 and examine the following: Paul continues addressing the Corinthian church's...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 6:6-20 and examine the following: Paul addresses the Corinthian believers' legal disputes and warns...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 6:19 thru 1 Corinthians 7:9 and examine the following: Paul emphasizes the sanctity of believers' bodies...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 7:10–16 and examine the following: Paul addresses the issue of marriage and divorce. He instructs married...

In this class we will discuss the issue of divorce and remarriage mentioned in 1 Corinthians 7.

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 7:17–40 and examine the following: Paul advises believers to remain in the life situation they were in...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 and examine the following: Paul addresses the issue of eating food sacrificed to idols. He...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 9:1–24 and examine the following: Paul defends his apostleship, asserting his right to receive support but...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 9:23–26 and examine the following: Paul expresses his commitment to the gospel by stating that he becomes...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 9:27 thru 1 Corinthians 10:13 and examine the following: Paul stresses self-discipline to avoid...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 10:13-33 and examine the following: Paul reassures believers that God provides a way to endure temptations...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 11:1–16 and examine the following: Paul discusses gender roles and decorum in worship. He commends...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 and examine the following: Paul addresses disorderly conduct during the Lord's Supper. He rebukes...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 12:1–11 and examine the following: Paul discusses spiritual gifts, emphasizing their diverse nature and...

In this class we will continue our discussion of the various spiritual gifts that God gives to benefit His Church.

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 12:12–31 and examine the following: Paul uses the analogy of the human body to illustrate the unity and...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 13:1–5 and examine the following: Paul extols the supremacy of love over spiritual gifts. He emphasizes...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 13:5 thru 1 Corinthians 14:9 and examine the following: Paul continues his discourse on love and its...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 13:5 thru 1 Corinthians 14:9 and examine the following: Paul discusses the importance of clear...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 14:36 thru 1 Corinthians 15:31 and examine the following: Paul addresses various matters concerning order...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 15:29–58 and examine the following: Paul discusses the significance of the resurrection and its...

In this class we will discuss 1 Corinthians 16:1–23 and examine the following: Paul gives practical instructions on financial support for the...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 1:1–10 and examine the following: Paul greets the Corinthian church, affirming his apostolic authority. He...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 1:11 thru 2 Corinthians 2:11 and examine the following: Paul expresses gratitude for the Corinthians'...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 2:12 thru 2 Corinthians 3:11 and examine the following: Paul describes his journey to Troas, his anxiety...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 3:13 thru 2 Corinthians 4:18 and examine the following: Paul contrasts Moses' veil with the unveiled glory...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 5:1-11 and examine the following: Paul discusses the hope of resurrection and the longing for an eternal...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 5:12 thru 2 Corinthians 6:2 and examine the following: Paul defends his ministry, encouraging the...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 6:3–18 and examine the following: Paul urges believers to avoid giving offense and to commend themselves...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 7:1 thru 2 Corinthians 8:24 and examine the following: Paul urges believers to pursue holiness out of...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 9:1 thru 2 Corinthians 10:12 and examine the following: Paul encourages the Corinthians to follow through...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 10:13 thru 2 Corinthians 11:33 and examine the following: Paul emphasizes that his boasting is limited to...

In this class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 12:1–19 and examine the following: Paul describes a divine vision and revelation he experienced. He...

In this final class we will discuss 2 Corinthians 12:20 thru 2 Corinthians 13:14  and examine the following: Paul expresses concern about finding the...