REL 406 - Pauline Literature I
1 & 2 Corinthians and 1 & 2 Thessalonians
Study Topics and Assignments
Week 11 - 1 Corinthians, chapters 12-14
Scripture Readings
- 1 Corinthians, chapters 12-14
Textbook Readings
- pages 163 - 174
InterNet Links for this assignment
- Links for this week - you do not have to download and read all the resources
Visit the various sites, and make a note only what you feel you need for your studies. The Links will take you to an index page for 1 Corinthians, or to 1 Corinthians, chapter 12 - in most cases, there are links on that page which will lead you to the other chapters. - Other useful articles can be found by using Search Engines such as GoodSearch
- Remember - always cite your sources
This Week's Assignment - Twenty Questions
- List the "Gifts of the Spirit"
- What is the difference between the "word of wisdom" and the "word of knowledge"
- Who distributes the gifts of the Spirit to people
- What is the purpose of the gifts of the Spirit
- How does Paul apply the analogy of the body to the Church
- List the various ministries given in 1 Corinthians 12:28-30
- According to the textbook, what was the difference between membership of a Roman colony such as Corinth, and membership of the Christian Church
- How might the order of "Prophet" be expressed in the Church today
- How might the order of "Administration" (Governments) be expressed in the Church today
- Distinguish between the 3 Greek words ερος, φιλια, and αγαπη - you may write them as eros, philia, and agape
- From 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, what 6 things are worthless if done without a spirit of love
- From 1 Corinthians 13:4-6, list 10 attributes which indicate a lack of love
- From 1 Corinthians 13:8, which 3 spiritual gifts are transitory, and which gift is enduring
- Why and when will the transitory gifts pass away
- According to 1 Corinthians 14:1-5, what is the purpose of prophecy
- According to 1 Corinthians 14:13 the Spiritual gift of speaking in (unknown) tongues should be accompanied by which other Spiritual gift
- Using 1 Corinthians 14:26-33, summarize Paul's instructions for gatherings of the Church
- According to the text book, what 2 key elements of Christian worship were largely absent from pagan worship
- How might 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 and 1 Corinthians 11:5 be brought into balance
- What is Paul's concluding directive for conduct in the Church
Use MSWord or a text editor such as Notepad to prepare and save your work, then submit it via the Blackboard-Turnitin page for the course.
Remember to cite your sources
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