1 Corinthians

Paul's letter addressing problems in the Corinthian church

New Testament 16 Chapters Author: Paul
Unity Love Spiritual Gifts Resurrection

Chapters

Chapter 1

Church

Greeting and Thanksgiving

Paul greets the Corinthians and thanks God for their grace

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 1:2, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 Corinthians 1:18

Church Sanctification Calling Fellowship
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Chapter 2

Christ Crucified

Proclaiming Christ Crucified

Paul's preaching focused on Christ crucified, not human wisdom

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 2:4, 1 Corinthians 2:14

Christ Crucified Spirit's Power Human Wisdom Spiritual Understanding
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Chapter 3

Divisions

Divisions in the Church

Paul addresses divisions and immaturity in the Corinthian church

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 3:3, 1 Corinthians 3:6, 1 Corinthians 3:16

Divisions Jealousy Growth God's Temple
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Chapter 4

Servants

The Ministry of Apostles

Paul defends his apostolic ministry and authority

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 4:1, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 1 Corinthians 4:20

Servants Stewards Judgment Kingdom Power
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Chapter 5

Immorality

Immorality in the Church

Paul addresses sexual immorality and church discipline

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 5:6, 1 Corinthians 5:13

Immorality Church Discipline Leaven Judgment
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Chapter 6

Lawsuits

Lawsuits and Sexual Immorality

Paul addresses lawsuits and the body as God's temple

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 6:7, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19

Lawsuits Unrighteousness Kingdom Body as Temple
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Chapter 7

Marriage

Marriage and Singleness

Paul's teaching on marriage, divorce, and singleness

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 7:1, 1 Corinthians 7:8, 1 Corinthians 7:39

Marriage Singleness Sexual Relations Divorce
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Chapter 8

Knowledge

Food Offered to Idols

Paul addresses the issue of eating food offered to idols

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 8:1, 1 Corinthians 8:4, 1 Corinthians 8:9

Knowledge Love Idols Conscience
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Chapter 9

Apostolic Rights

Paul's Rights as an Apostle

Paul defends his apostolic rights and freedom

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 9:1, 1 Corinthians 9:14, 1 Corinthians 9:22

Apostolic Rights Freedom Gospel Ministry Becoming All Things
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Chapter 10

Israel's History

Warnings from Israel's History

Paul uses Israel's history as warnings for the Corinthians

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 10:4, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Israel's History Spiritual Rock Temptation God's Faithfulness
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Chapter 11

Head Coverings

Head Coverings and the Lord's Supper

Paul addresses head coverings and proper observance of the Lord's Supper

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 11:3, 1 Corinthians 11:24, 1 Corinthians 11:26

Head Coverings Lord's Supper Remembrance Order
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Chapter 12

Spiritual Gifts

Spiritual Gifts

Paul teaches about spiritual gifts and the body of Christ

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 12:4, 1 Corinthians 12:12, 1 Corinthians 12:27

Spiritual Gifts Body of Christ Unity Diversity
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Chapter 13

Love

The Way of Love

Paul's famous chapter on love being the greatest virtue

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Corinthians 13:8, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Love Patience Kindness Endurance
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Chapter 14

Prophecy

Prophecy and Tongues

Paul's teaching on prophecy, tongues, and order in worship

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 14:5, 1 Corinthians 14:33

Prophecy Tongues Order Peace
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Chapter 15

Resurrection

The Resurrection

Paul defends the reality and importance of Christ's resurrection

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 Corinthians 15:20, 1 Corinthians 15:55

Resurrection Gospel Victory Hope
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Chapter 16

Collection

The Collection and Final Greetings

Paul's instructions about the collection and final greetings

Key Verses: 1 Corinthians 16:2, 1 Corinthians 16:14, 1 Corinthians 16:22

Collection Love Accursed Grace
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About 1 Corinthians

Paul's letter addressing problems in the Corinthian church

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