About 1 Corinthians
Purpose
To address divisions, immorality, and doctrinal confusion in the Corinthian church.
Author
Paul the Apostle, writing to address serious problems in the Corinthian church. His intimate knowledge of the church's issues shows his pastoral heart and apostolic authority.
Historical Context
Written: 55 AD. A troubled church in a wealthy, immoral Greek city that struggled with worldly influences.
Significance
Provides practical guidance for church problems and contains the Bible's greatest chapter on love.
Key Themes
Church Unity, Christian Love, Spiritual Gifts, Resurrection, Christian Living
Interesting Facts
- Contains the Bible's greatest chapter on love (1 Corinthians 13)
- Paul addresses more church problems in this letter than any other
- Contains the most detailed teaching on spiritual gifts in the New Testament


