Outline 1. Paul Reconciles with the Corinthians ( 1:1–7:16 ) a. Introduction ( 1:1–11 ) i. Paul Greets the Corinthians ( 1:1–2 ) ii. The God of All Comfort ( 1:3–11 ) b. Paul’s Integrity ( 1:12–2:11 ) i. Paul’s Changed Plans ( 1:12–2:4 ) ii. Forgiveness for the Offender ( 2:5–11 ) c. Paul’s Ministry ( 2:12–6:10 ) i. Triumph in Christ ( 2:12–17 ) ii. Ministers of a New Covenant ( 3:1–18 ) iii. The Light of the Gospel ( 4:1–6 ) iv. Treasure in Jars of Clay ( 4:7–18 ) v. Our Eternal Dwelling ( 5:1–10 ) vi. Ambassadors for Christ ( 5:11–21 ) vii. Hardships and God’s Grace ( 6:1–10 ) d. Paul’s Exhortation ( 6:11–7:16 ) i. Open Your Hearts ( 6:11–13 ) ii. Do Not Be Unequally Yoked with Unbelievers ( 6:14–18 ) iii. Paul’s Joy in the Corinthians ( 7:1–16 ) 2. The Collection for Jerusalem ( 8:1–9:15 ) a. Generosity Commended ( 8:1–15 ) b. Titus Commended ( 8:16–24 ) c. God Loves a Cheerful Giver ( 9:1–15 ) 3. Paul’s Final Challenge ( 10:1–13:14 ) a. Paul’s Apostolic Authority ( 10:1–12:21 ) i. Let Him Who Boasts Boast in the Lord ( 10:1–18 ) ii. Paul and the False Apostles ( 11:1–15 ) iii. Paul’s Suffering and Service ( 11:16–33 ) iv. Paul’s Revelation ( 12:1–4 ) v. Paul’s Thorn and God’s Grace ( 12:5–10 ) vi. Concern for the Corinthians ( 12:11–21 ) b. Examine Yourselves ( 13:1–10 ) c. Benediction and Farewell ( 13:11–14 ) |
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