TOOL KIT TABLE OF CONTENTS

Why First Corinthians?

FC Background and Context

Outline of First Corinthians

Sermon Passage Breakdown

Discussion Questions

Additional FC Part 1 Resources

Appendix: How to Study the Bible

Page Outline

First Corinthians Outline

• 1:1-9 - Paul’s Greeting, Introduction and Prayer
• 1:10-6:20 - Paul’s Response to Chloe’s Report
• 1:10-4:21 - Divisions and “tribes” or “teams” in the Church
• 5:1-13 - Sexual Immorality or Sexual Integrity in the Church
• 6:1-20 - Lawsuits in the Church (likely related also to sexual immorality)
• 7:1-16:4 - Paul’s Response to the Corinthian Letter
• 7:1-40 - Marriage and Virgin Daughters
• 8:1-10:33 - Food Sacrificed to Idols and Use of Freedom
• 11:1-16 - Head Coverings for Women in the Church
• 11:17-34 - The Lord’s Supper in the Church
• 12:1-14:40 - Spiritual Gifts, with emphasis on Tongues and Prophecy
• 15:1-58 - The Gospel message and Resurrection