Table of Contents
Lesson 1
Four Components to I Corinthians
- not be effect by the wisdom of this world
- not be ashamed to be considered filth of this world
- not tolerate the fornicators of this world
- not be swayed by the fashion of this world
Opening of the epistle presents its doctrinal design, purpose & structure; also wherever the epistle is placed (Romans – Philemon) has something to say about its design & purpose!
- Ex: Romans 1:11; establishment
- I Cor 1:1-3; addressing sanctification
Focus of this study of I Corinthians is about sanctification; its three components having already been taught in Romans 6-8
- dead to sin
- alive unto God
- adoption/sonship (being treated as an adult, not as a child)
Review 3 components of “godliness”
- “ungodliness” has 3 components, Rom 1:18
>Rom 1:21-25 (ungodly thinking)
>Rom 1:26-27 (ungodly living)
> Rom 1:28ff (ungodly labouring)
How God’s word is used to effectually work within to change your thinking, living & labouring
- Rom 121:1-3 (how to think about self)
- Rom 12:4-5 (how to live with your changed thinking)
- Rom 12:6-8 (labouring; how to spend your time)