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THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE
CORINTHIANS
CHAPTERS
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1 Corinthians 1
True saints are perfectly united in the same mind and in the
same judgment—Preach the gospel and save souls—The gospel is
preached by the weak and the simple.
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1 Corinthians 2
The gospel is preached by the power of the Spirit—The Spirit
reveals all things to the saints—The unregenerated ‘natural
man’ cannot receive the things of the Spirit of God.
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1 Corinthians 3
Milk comes before meat in the Church—Men’s works shall be
tried by fire—The saints are the temple of God, and if
faithful they shall inherit all things.
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1 Corinthians 4
Christ’s ministers must be faithful—The apostles suffer,
minister, keep the faith—The kingdom of God is not in word
but in power.
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1 Corinthians 5
The Church cannot fellowship sinners—Christ our passover is
sacrificed for us.
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1 Corinthians 6
Brethren should not go to law with each other—The
unrighteous shall not be saved—True saints are the temple of
the Holy Ghost.
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1 Corinthians 7
Paul answers special questions about marriage among those
called on missions—Paul extols self-discipline.
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1 Corinthians 8
There are gods many and lords many—To us there is one God
(the Father) and one Lord, who is Christ.
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1 Corinthians 9
Paul rejoices in his Christian liberty—He preaches the
gospel to all without cost—He is all things to all men to
gain converts.
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1 Corinthians 10
Christ is the God of Israel and the spiritual Rock that
guided them—Ancient Israel rebelled against Christ—Paul
contrasts true and false sacraments.
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1 Corinthians 11
Paul speaks of certain customs of hair and grooming—Heresies
will arise which test and prove the faithful—Sacramental
emblems are partaken in remembrance of the flesh and blood
of Christ—Beware of partaking unworthily.
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1 Corinthians 12
Holy Ghost reveals Jesus is the Christ—Spiritual gifts are
present among the saints—Apostles, prophets, and miracles
found in the true Church.
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1 Corinthians 13
Paul extols the high status of charity—Charity, a pure love,
excels and exceeds almost all else.
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1 Corinthians 14
Desire spiritual gifts—Tongues and prophecy
compared—Prophecy is the greater gift—‘Ye may all
prophesy’—‘Covet to prophesy.’
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1 Corinthians 15
Christ died for our sins—He rose from the dead and was seen
by many—All men will be resurrected—Paul speaks of baptism
for the dead—The three degrees of glory—Victory over death
comes through Christ.
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1 Corinthians 16
Paul counsels: Stand fast in the faith; let all things be
done with charity.
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