This is an in-depth series focusing on 1 Corinthians from the Bible. Within the series is the history and background of the City of Corinth, Paul’s Ministry to the church in Corinth, and an outline of each chapter. There is a handout for each chapter in Corinthians. Each handout has the scripture printed out, as well as lines for the congregation to take notes during the study.

Sermons In This Series

1 Corinthians - Chapter 1 Notes

1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Difficulties in the Church: Paul’s Reply to Specific Questions (7:1a) on Marriage & Divorce, Liberty, Women’s Role, Communion, Spiritual Gifts, Resurrection, Giving [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 1 Handout

1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Difficulties in the Church: Paul’s Reply to Specific Questions (7:1a) on Marriage & Divorce, Liberty, Women’s Role, Communion, Spiritual Gifts, Resurrection, Giving [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 2 Notes

1 Corinthians 2:1-16

It seems that the eloquent Apollos had an unintentional effect on the Corinthians, who lived in a city already filled with philosophers. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 2 Handout

1 Corinthians 2:1-16

It seems that the eloquent Apollos had an unintentional effect on the Corinthians, who lived in a city already filled with philosophers. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 3 Notes

1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Now, he begins to talk about CARNAL people. They have a salvation experience but are immature, allowing their fleshly nature to control them. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 3 Handout

1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Now, he begins to talk about CARNAL people. They have a salvation experience but are immature, allowing their fleshly nature to control them. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 4 Notes

1 Corinthians 4:1-21

In this chapter, Paul uses a few word pictures to describe the nature of true Apostolic ministry. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 5-6 Notes

1 Corinthians 5:1-19

No church is perfect, but human imperfection must never be an excuse for sin. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 5-6 Handout

1 Corinthians 5:1-19

No church is perfect, but human imperfection must never be an excuse for sin. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 7 Notes

1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Up to this point, Paul has been dealing with sins reported to be commonly known in the congregation at Corinth. Now, he turns to the questions they have written to him: [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 7 Handout

1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Up to this point, Paul has been dealing with sins reported to be commonly known in the congregation at Corinth. Now, he turns to the questions they have written to him: [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 8-9 Notes

1 Corinthians 8:1-27

One of the most controversial questions Paul received from the Corinthians was this: “Can Christians eat meat that has been sacrificed to idols?” [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 8-9 Handout

1 Corinthians 8:1-27

One of the most controversial questions Paul received from the Corinthians was this: “Can Christians eat meat that has been sacrificed to idols?” [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 10 Notes

1 Corinthians 10:1-33

Paul has given us two principles that should guide believers in making personal decisions about “questionable areas” of the Christian life; he teaches two more in chapter 10. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 9-10 Handout

1 Corinthians 9:1-33

Paul has given us two principles that should guide believers in making personal decisions about “questionable areas” of the Christian life; he teaches two more in chapter 10. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 11 Notes

1 Corinthians 11:1-34

The problem in the Corinthian church was not with Christian women cutting their hair – every reputable Bible scholar emphatically states that moral women in all cultures of Paul’s day did not! [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 10-11 Handout

1 Corinthians 10:1-34

The problem in the Corinthian church was not with Christian women cutting their hair – every reputable Bible scholar emphatically states that moral women in all cultures of Paul’s day did not! [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 12-13 Notes

1 Corinthians 12:1-13

It is impossible to discuss the Body of Christ without also discussing the Holy Spirit, for the body without the spirit is dead. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 12-13 Handout

1 Corinthians 12:1-13

It is impossible to discuss the Body of Christ without also discussing the Holy Spirit, for the body without the spirit is dead. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 14 Notes

1 Corinthians 14:1-40

There are three principles that govern the moving of the Spirit in a public service: Edification, Understanding, and Order. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 14 Handout

1 Corinthians 14:1-40

There are three principles that govern the moving of the Spirit in a public service: Edification, Understanding, and Order. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 15 Notes

1 Corinthians 15:1-58

This skeptical attitude (not believing in the ressurection of the dead) has somehow invaded the church and Paul had to face it head-on. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 15 Handout

1 Corinthians 15:1-58

This skeptical attitude (not believing in the ressurection of the dead) has somehow invaded the church and Paul had to face it head-on. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 16 Notes

1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Chapter 16 deals with the final question the Corinthians had for Paul, about the offering he was taking for the poor saints in Jerusalem. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Chapter 16 Handout

1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Chapter 16 deals with the final question the Corinthians had for Paul, about the offering he was taking for the poor saints in Jerusalem. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Corinth Background

Acts 18:1-12

The city Paul entered was therefore young-- not even a century old. In 44 B.C.E. a decree of Julius Caesar had re-founded Corinth as a Roman colony. [ read more...]

1 Corinthians - Corinth Background PPT

Acts 18:1-11

The city Paul entered was therefore young-- not even a century old. In 44 B.C.E. a decree of Julius Caesar had re-founded Corinth as a Roman colony. PPT with maps included. [ read more...]

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