THE HEART OF PAUL'S THEOLOGY
STUDY GUIDE 4.2
Lesson 4: Paul and the Corinthians
Section 2: Structure and Content
(Video parts 4-8)

OUTLINE FOR NOTES

II. Structure and Content

A. 1. Corinthians

  1. Salutation

  2. Thanksgiving

  3. Closing

  4. Main Body

B. 2 Corinthians

  1. Salutation

  2. Introduction

  3. Closing

  4. Main Body
           

REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Explain Paul’s purpose in writing his first letter to the Corinthians.

2. Write Dr. Kidd's outline of 1 Corinthians.

3. Explain the main points Paul sought to communicate to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians. Explain especially his teachings about conflicts in the church, worship, spiritual gifts, sexual immorality, food offered to idols, marriage, helping the poor, and the resurrection.

4. Write out key Bible passages quoted by Dr. Kidd to communicate the teachings of Paul in 1 Corinthians.

5. Explain Paul’s purpose in writing his second letter to the Corinthians and the main points he sought to communicate to them.

6. Write out Dr. Kidd's outline of 2 Corinthians.

7. Compare the purposes for Paul’s writing 1 and 2 Corinthians. How are they similar and how are they different?


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What teachings of Paul in 1 and 2 Corinthians have especially stood out to you as you studied this lesson? Why?

2. Read 1 Corinthians 3:5-9. How does this help you develop a better attitude about your place in the ministry and about the fruit that you may or may not see in your ministry?

3. How can understanding Paul’s suffering, as he expressed it in 2 Corinthians 1, help you handle trials and suffering in your own life?