Commentary on 1 CORINTHIANS

I. Prescript, 1:1-9

II. Paul's Response to the Divisions in the Church & its Challenge to His Apostolic Authority, 1:10-6:20.

A. The Church Divided Internally & Against Paul, 1:10-4:21.

B. Immorality, Litigations and Dvisions Follow from and Are a Reflection of Breakdown of Authority, 5:1--60.

III. Paul's Reply to the Questions Raised by the Church, 7:1-16:12.

A. About Marriage & Related Matters, 7:1-16.

B. About Food Offered to Idols & Participation in Pagan Feasts, 8:1-11:1.

C. About Propriety in Worship, 11:2-34.

D. About Spiritual Gifts, 12:1-14:40.

E. Reminder of the Gospel: the People of God and the Resurrection, 15:1-58.

IV. Conclusion: The Matter of the Collection, Paul's Personal Requests, & Final Greetings, 16:19-24.

A. About the Collection, 16:1-4.

B. Paul's Requests to the Church, 16:5-18

C. Final Greetings, 16:19-24.

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