THE HEART OF PAUL'S THEOLOGY
STUDY GUIDE 4.1
Lesson 4: Paul and the Corinthians
Section 1: Background
(Video parts 1-3)

OUTLINE FOR NOTES

I. Background

A. Third Missionary Journey

B. Problems in Corinth

  1. Damaged Relationships

  2. Sexual Misconduct

  3. Abuses in Worship

  4. Rejection of Paul’s Apostolic Authority

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Note the key details of Paul's third missionary journey. Where did Paul travel? Notice especially the events of Ephesus. Write down what happened to Eutychus in Troas. Explain what a prophet told Paul about his plans to visit Jerusalem.

2. When and where did Paul probably write 1 and 2 Corinthians?

3. Write down key Bible passages quoted by Dr. Kidd in the video to highlight the teachings of 1 and 2 Corinthians.

4. Explain the four main problems plaguing the Corinthians, and the answers that Paul gave them in his letters.



APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Why do you think people tend to elevate certain leaders over others? What is the danger that may result from this practice? How does submission to and identification with Christ remedy this danger?

2. What can you learn from Paul's example during his third missionary journey?

3. What teachings from Paul's letters to the Corinthians have been especially meaningful to you as you studied this lesson? Why?