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An introduction to First Corinthians.
The apostle Paul wrote this letter
to the Christians living
in the busy, cosmopolitan city of Corinth.
Paul stayed in Corinth
during his second missionary journey
and helped establish a congregation there.
During his third missionary journey,
evidently while in Ephesus,
Paul received a letter
as well as disturbing reports
about the congregation in Corinth.
It was about 55 C.E.
when Paul wrote to the Corinthians
to address these matters.
First Corinthians contains 16 chapters.
In chapters 1 to 4,
Paul corrects
the Corinthians’ divisive thinking
and exhorts them to be united.
Paul reasons
that it is unimportant who plants
or who waters
because God makes things grow.
In chapters 5 and 6,
Paul addresses the serious matter
of sexual immorality.
There is an unrepentant wrongdoer
among them.
This man must be removed
to protect the congregation.
The congregation is urged to flee
from sexual immorality.
Chapter 7 provides balanced counsel
regarding both singleness and marriage.
In chapters 8 to 10,
we learn that sometimes
we should lovingly refrain
from doing what we
may have a right to do
so that we do not stumble others
or hinder people
from accepting the good news.
Did you know?
The Isthmian Games were held
every two years near Corinth.
Drawing on this familiar situation,
Paul used the illustration of running a race
to help the congregation in Corinth
to understand the need
for faithfulness and endurance.
In chapter 11,
Paul gives direction
concerning the Lord’s Evening Meal.
In chapter 12,
Paul likens the congregation
to the human body
to show that each member is important.
Jehovah is pleased
when we cooperate with one another unitedly.
Chapter 13 describes how love acts
and how it does not act.
Chapter 14 explains
that congregation meetings
should be orderly and harmonious.
In chapter 15,
we find confirmation
that the resurrection hope is certain.
Paul refers to fulfilled prophecy
as well as eyewitness accounts
of Jesus’ resurrection.
He explains that victory over sin and death
comes through the ransom sacrifice
of Jesus Christ.
In chapter 16,
Paul gives direction regarding the collection
for the impoverished Christians in Jerusalem.
As you read First Corinthians,
note how true Christians
should remain united,
how the congregation
should uphold Jehovah’s moral standards,
and how belief in the resurrection of Jesus
is fundamental
to our receiving Kingdom blessings.

Introduction to 1 Corinthians