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
  1. List the "Gifts of the Spirit"
  2. What is the difference between the "word of wisdom" and the "word of knowledge"
  3. Who distributes the gifts of the Spirit to people
  4. What is the purpose of the gifts of the Spirit
  5. How does Paul apply the analogy of the body to the Church
  6. List the various ministries given in 1 Corinthians 12:28-30
  7. According to the textbook, what was the difference between membership of a Roman colony such as Corinth, and membership of the Christian Church
  8. How might the order of "Prophet" be expressed in the Church today
  9. How might the order of "Administration" (Governments) be expressed in the Church today
  10. Distinguish between the 3 Greek words ερος, φιλια, and αγαπη - you may write them as eros, philia, and agape
  11. From 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, what 6 things are worthless if done without a spirit of love
  12. From 1 Corinthians 13:4-6, list 10 attributes which indicate a lack of love
  13. From 1 Corinthians 13:8, which 3 spiritual gifts are transitory, and which gift is enduring
  14. Why and when will the transitory gifts pass away
  15. According to 1 Corinthians 14:1-5, what is the purpose of prophecy
  16. According to 1 Corinthians 14:13 the Spiritual gift of speaking in (unknown) tongues should be accompanied by which other Spiritual gift
  17. Using 1 Corinthians 14:26-33, summarize Paul's instructions for gatherings of the Church
  18. According to the text book, what 2 key elements of Christian worship were largely absent from pagan worship
  19. How might 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 and 1 Corinthians 11:5 be brought into balance
  20. What is Paul's concluding directive for conduct in the Church

 

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