Thematic Bible
1 Corinthians 1:1 (show verse)
Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes,
1 Corinthians 1:2 (show verse)
to the church of God which is at Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours:
Call » To special religious duty » All who are called of God
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » Invoked as jehovah
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Corinth
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be blameless when the lord comes
Corinth » The congregation of » Paul's letters to
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ jesus
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Invoked as jehovah
Sanctification » Those that are sanctified
Sanctification » In Christ
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » Invoked as jehovah
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Corinth
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be blameless when the lord comes
Corinth » The congregation of » Paul's letters to
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ jesus
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Invoked as jehovah
Sanctification » Those that are sanctified
Sanctification » In Christ
1 Corinthians 1:3 (show verse)
grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 1:4 (show verse)
I thank my God always for you because of the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus,
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be blameless when the lord comes
Grace » Given by Christ
Ministers » When faithful » Thank God for his gifts to their people
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Grace » Given by Christ
Ministers » When faithful » Thank God for his gifts to their people
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the grace bestowed on others
1 Corinthians 1:5 (show verse)
that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be blameless when the lord comes
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Utterance
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
religious Testimony » Encouraged examples of » Spiritual utterance given to aid in
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Utterance
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
religious Testimony » Encouraged examples of » Spiritual utterance given to aid in
1 Corinthians 1:6 (show verse)
even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you,
1 Corinthians 1:7 (show verse)
so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift, as you eagerly wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be blameless when the lord comes
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for Christ
Second coming of Christ » the future » Correct Attitude of » Patient waiting
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Wait for
Waiting » For the coming of Christ
Waiting upon God » For » Coming of Christ
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for Christ
Second coming of Christ » the future » Correct Attitude of » Patient waiting
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Wait for
Waiting » For the coming of Christ
Waiting upon God » For » Coming of Christ
1 Corinthians 1:8 (show verse)
who will also confirm you to the end, blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 1:9 (show verse)
God is faithful, by whom you were called into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Call » To special religious duty » All who are called of God
The call of God » To man is » To fellowship with Christ
Calling » The lord calling
Christ » His foreknowledge » His lordship
Christ » Lord » His lordship
Christ » Fellowship with » Believers called to
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be blameless when the lord comes
Communion with God » Is communion with the son
Divinity » His foreknowledge » His lordship
Faith/faithfulness » The lord being faithful
Faithfulness » Of God
God, Faithfulness of » Is part of his character
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Believers called to
Games » Gladiatorial
God » Of israel » Faithfulness of
Jesus Christ » Names of » Jesus Christ our lord
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Believers called to
The call of God » To man is » To fellowship with Christ
Calling » The lord calling
Christ » His foreknowledge » His lordship
Christ » Lord » His lordship
Christ » Fellowship with » Believers called to
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be blameless when the lord comes
Communion with God » Is communion with the son
Divinity » His foreknowledge » His lordship
Faith/faithfulness » The lord being faithful
Faithfulness » Of God
God, Faithfulness of » Is part of his character
Fellowship, with God » With Christ » Believers called to
Games » Gladiatorial
God » Of israel » Faithfulness of
Jesus Christ » Names of » Jesus Christ our lord
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Believers called to
1 Corinthians 1:10 (show verse)
I appeal to you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and in the same judgment.
1 Corinthians 1:11 (show verse)
For I have been informed by Chloe's people, that there are quarrels among you, my brethren.
Apollos » Facts concerning » Very popular in corinth, where, apparently, a faction gathered about him
Chloe » A Christian » Corinth
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Strife in
Church » Dissensions in
Dissension » In congregations
Division » Not being divided
Divisions » Condemned in the church
Reproof » Exemplified
Strife » Causes of » In the church
Strife » Ministers should » Reprove
Strife » Existed in primitive church
Strife » Instances of » The corinthian Christians
Chloe » A Christian » Corinth
Church » Similitudes of the church compared to » Strife in
Church » Dissensions in
Dissension » In congregations
Division » Not being divided
Divisions » Condemned in the church
Reproof » Exemplified
Strife » Causes of » In the church
Strife » Ministers should » Reprove
Strife » Existed in primitive church
Strife » Instances of » The corinthian Christians
1 Corinthians 1:12 (show verse)
What I mean is this, that each one of you says, "I am of Paul," and "I of Apollos," and "I of Cephas," and "I of Christ."
Apollos » General references to
Apollos » Facts concerning » Very popular in corinth, where, apparently, a faction gathered about him
Apollos » An eloquent, Christian convert at corinth
Church » Dissensions in
Corinth » The congregation of » Schism in
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Dissension » In congregations
Division » Not being divided
Divisions » Condemned in the church
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Reproof » Exemplified
Strife » Instances of » The corinthian Christians
Apollos » Facts concerning » Very popular in corinth, where, apparently, a faction gathered about him
Apollos » An eloquent, Christian convert at corinth
Church » Dissensions in
Corinth » The congregation of » Schism in
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Dissension » In congregations
Division » Not being divided
Divisions » Condemned in the church
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Reproof » Exemplified
Strife » Instances of » The corinthian Christians
1 Corinthians 1:13 (show verse)
Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
Church » Dissensions in
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Dissension » In congregations
Division » Not being divided
Divisions » Condemned in the church
Divisions » Are contrary to the » Unity of Christ
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Reproof » Exemplified
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Dissension » In congregations
Division » Not being divided
Divisions » Condemned in the church
Divisions » Are contrary to the » Unity of Christ
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Reproof » Exemplified
1 Corinthians 1:14 (show verse)
I am thankful that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius,
1 Corinthians 1:15 (show verse)
so that no one would say you were baptized in my name.
1 Corinthians 1:16 (show verse)
(Now I did baptize also the household of Stephanas; beyond that, I do not know whether I baptized any one else.)
1 Corinthians 1:17 (show verse)
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospelnot with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.
Boasting » Spiritual
Christ » Cross of » Preached
Cross » Figurative
Cross of Christ » Preached
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Division » Not being divided
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Ministers » Should preach » Not with enticing words of man's wisdom
Ministers » Are bound, to » Preach the gospel to all
Philosophy » Employment of, was not paul's method of preaching the gospel
Christ » Cross of » Preached
Cross » Figurative
Cross of Christ » Preached
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Division » Not being divided
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Ministers » Should preach » Not with enticing words of man's wisdom
Ministers » Are bound, to » Preach the gospel to all
Philosophy » Employment of, was not paul's method of preaching the gospel
1 Corinthians 1:18 (show verse)
For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
Boasting » Spiritual
Cross » Figurative
The death of Christ » Mode of » Foolishness to gentiles
Evangelism » The preaching of the cross
Foolishness » What is foolishness to the natural man
The gospel » Is the power of God unto salvation
Perishing » Those that perish
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In making the gospel effectual
God, Power of » Exhibited in » Making the gospel effectual
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Salvation » The gospel is the power of God unto
Salvation » Those that are saved
Wisdom » The wisdom of the world
Cross » Figurative
The death of Christ » Mode of » Foolishness to gentiles
Evangelism » The preaching of the cross
Foolishness » What is foolishness to the natural man
The gospel » Is the power of God unto salvation
Perishing » Those that perish
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In making the gospel effectual
God, Power of » Exhibited in » Making the gospel effectual
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Salvation » The gospel is the power of God unto
Salvation » Those that are saved
Wisdom » The wisdom of the world
1 Corinthians 1:19 (show verse)
For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will frustrate."
1 Corinthians 1:20 (show verse)
Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?
Boasting » Spiritual
Evangelism » The preaching of the cross
Foolishness » The lord making the wisdom of the world foolish
Knowledge » Whose knowledge the lord makes foolish
Perishing » Those that perish
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Scribes » Modern » Esteemed wise and learned
Wisdom » The wisdom of the world
Wisdom » The wisdom of the lord
Evangelism » The preaching of the cross
Foolishness » The lord making the wisdom of the world foolish
Knowledge » Whose knowledge the lord makes foolish
Perishing » Those that perish
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Scribes » Modern » Esteemed wise and learned
Wisdom » The wisdom of the world
Wisdom » The wisdom of the lord
1 Corinthians 1:21 (show verse)
For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know God, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.
Boasting » Spiritual
Evangelism » The preaching of the cross
Foolishness » The lord making the wisdom of the world foolish
the Heathen » Described as » Ignorant
Perishing » Those that perish
Philosophy » Employment of, was not paul's method of preaching the gospel
Philosophy » Is not sufficient for an adequate knowledge of God
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Salvation » Conditions of » Faith and confession
Salvation » Preaching the word is the appointed means of
Sinners » Conditions of » Faith and confession
Wisdom » The wisdom of the lord
Evangelism » The preaching of the cross
Foolishness » The lord making the wisdom of the world foolish
the Heathen » Described as » Ignorant
Perishing » Those that perish
Philosophy » Employment of, was not paul's method of preaching the gospel
Philosophy » Is not sufficient for an adequate knowledge of God
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Salvation » Conditions of » Faith and confession
Salvation » Preaching the word is the appointed means of
Sinners » Conditions of » Faith and confession
Wisdom » The wisdom of the lord
1 Corinthians 1:22 (show verse)
Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom,
Boasting » Spiritual
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » Leads to the desire for signs
Evangelism » The preaching of the cross
Foolishness » The lord making the wisdom of the world foolish
Greece » Philosophy of
Greek » Philosophy of
Israel/jews » Why jews stumbled
Perishing » Those that perish
Philosophy » Is not sufficient for an adequate knowledge of God
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Stumbling/slipping » What is a stumblingblock to jews
Wisdom » The wisdom of the lord
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » Leads to the desire for signs
Evangelism » The preaching of the cross
Foolishness » The lord making the wisdom of the world foolish
Greece » Philosophy of
Greek » Philosophy of
Israel/jews » Why jews stumbled
Perishing » Those that perish
Philosophy » Is not sufficient for an adequate knowledge of God
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Stumbling/slipping » What is a stumblingblock to jews
Wisdom » The wisdom of the lord
1 Corinthians 1:23 (show verse)
but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness,
Boasting » Spiritual
Calling » Those that are called by God
Christ » Preaching to be concerning » Christ the theme of
Christ » Reproves » Rock of offence
Cross » Jesus crucified on
The death of Christ » Mode of » Foolishness to gentiles
The death of Christ » Mode of » A stumbling block to jews
Evangelism » The preaching of the cross
Foolishness » The lord making the wisdom of the world foolish
Greece » Philosophy of
Greek » Philosophy of
Israel/jews » Why jews stumbled
Leaders » Preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Hospitality to » Message of
Offence » The wicked take, at » Christ crucified
Perishing » Those that perish
Preaching » Christ the theme of
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Christ the theme of
Stumbling » Figurative » Stumbling-block
Stumbling/slipping » What is a stumblingblock to jews
Wisdom » The wisdom of the lord
Calling » Those that are called by God
Christ » Preaching to be concerning » Christ the theme of
Christ » Reproves » Rock of offence
Cross » Jesus crucified on
The death of Christ » Mode of » Foolishness to gentiles
The death of Christ » Mode of » A stumbling block to jews
Evangelism » The preaching of the cross
Foolishness » The lord making the wisdom of the world foolish
Greece » Philosophy of
Greek » Philosophy of
Israel/jews » Why jews stumbled
Leaders » Preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Christ the theme of
Ministers » Hospitality to » Message of
Offence » The wicked take, at » Christ crucified
Perishing » Those that perish
Preaching » Christ the theme of
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Christ the theme of
Stumbling » Figurative » Stumbling-block
Stumbling/slipping » What is a stumblingblock to jews
Wisdom » The wisdom of the lord
1 Corinthians 1:24 (show verse)
but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
Boasting » Spiritual
Call » To special religious duty » All who are called of God
The call of God » Effectual to saints
Calling » Those that are called by God
Christ » Vine name applied to » Of Christ
Evangelism » The preaching of the cross
Foolishness » The lord making the wisdom of the world foolish
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ the wisdom of God
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ the power of God
Perishing » Those that perish
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In making the gospel effectual
God, Power of » Exhibited in » Making the gospel effectual
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Wisdom » Christ's
Wisdom » The wisdom of the lord
God, Wisdom of » Exhibited in » Redemption
Call » To special religious duty » All who are called of God
The call of God » Effectual to saints
Calling » Those that are called by God
Christ » Vine name applied to » Of Christ
Evangelism » The preaching of the cross
Foolishness » The lord making the wisdom of the world foolish
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ the wisdom of God
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ the power of God
Perishing » Those that perish
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In making the gospel effectual
God, Power of » Exhibited in » Making the gospel effectual
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Wisdom » Christ's
Wisdom » The wisdom of the lord
God, Wisdom of » Exhibited in » Redemption
1 Corinthians 1:25 (show verse)
For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Boasting » Spiritual
Evangelism » The preaching of the cross
Foolishness » The lord making the wisdom of the world foolish
God » Wisdom of » Wisdom of God
Man » The lord being greater than man
Perishing » Those that perish
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Wisdom » God's
Wisdom » The wisdom of the lord
Evangelism » The preaching of the cross
Foolishness » The lord making the wisdom of the world foolish
God » Wisdom of » Wisdom of God
Man » The lord being greater than man
Perishing » Those that perish
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Wisdom » God's
Wisdom » The wisdom of the lord
1 Corinthians 1:26 (show verse)
For consider your call, brethren; not many of you were wise according to fleshly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.
Agency » In salvation of men
Boasting » Spiritual
Calling » Not many noble or mighty men being called
God » People of general references to » Called the "chosen ones"
Jesus Christ » Who is in jesus Christ
God's People » General references to » Called the "chosen ones"
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Boasting » Spiritual
Calling » Not many noble or mighty men being called
God » People of general references to » Called the "chosen ones"
Jesus Christ » Who is in jesus Christ
God's People » General references to » Called the "chosen ones"
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
1 Corinthians 1:27 (show verse)
But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong,
Agency » In salvation of men
Boasting » Spiritual
Chosen Instruments » Men of God
Chosen Instruments » Men of God, chosen instruments to accomplish God's purposes
Election » Of saints, is » Sovereign
Jesus Christ » Who is in jesus Christ
Men of God » Leaders
Missionaries » Encouragement to
Missionaries » However weak they may be
Power » Small things God uses » God's instrument case
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Strength » In weakness, promised
Weak » Instrumentalities » God's instrument case
Boasting » Spiritual
Chosen Instruments » Men of God
Chosen Instruments » Men of God, chosen instruments to accomplish God's purposes
Election » Of saints, is » Sovereign
Jesus Christ » Who is in jesus Christ
Men of God » Leaders
Missionaries » Encouragement to
Missionaries » However weak they may be
Power » Small things God uses » God's instrument case
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Strength » In weakness, promised
Weak » Instrumentalities » God's instrument case
1 Corinthians 1:28 (show verse)
God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are,
Agency » In salvation of men
Boasting » Spiritual
Chosen Instruments » Men of God
Chosen Instruments » Men of God, chosen instruments to accomplish God's purposes
Jesus Christ » Who is in jesus Christ
Men of God » Leaders
Power » Small things God uses » God's instrument case
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Saints » Death of » Despised
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Saints despised
Weak » Instrumentalities » God's instrument case
Boasting » Spiritual
Chosen Instruments » Men of God
Chosen Instruments » Men of God, chosen instruments to accomplish God's purposes
Jesus Christ » Who is in jesus Christ
Men of God » Leaders
Power » Small things God uses » God's instrument case
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Saints » Death of » Despised
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Saints despised
Weak » Instrumentalities » God's instrument case
1 Corinthians 1:29 (show verse)
so that no flesh may boast before God.
Agency » In salvation of men
Boasting » Spiritual
Chosen Instruments » Men of God
Chosen Instruments » Men of God, chosen instruments to accomplish God's purposes
Jesus Christ » Who is in jesus Christ
Justification before God » By faith » Excludes boasting
Men of God » Leaders
Power » Small things God uses » God's instrument case
Weak » Instrumentalities » God's instrument case
Boasting » Spiritual
Chosen Instruments » Men of God
Chosen Instruments » Men of God, chosen instruments to accomplish God's purposes
Jesus Christ » Who is in jesus Christ
Justification before God » By faith » Excludes boasting
Men of God » Leaders
Power » Small things God uses » God's instrument case
Weak » Instrumentalities » God's instrument case
1 Corinthians 1:30 (show verse)
It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption,
Boasting » Spiritual
Christ » Received » Redemption through
Christ » Opinions concerning » Our righteousness
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As jehovah, our righteousness
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Sanctifying
Jesus Christ » Who is in jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ jesus
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah our righteousness
Jesus Christ » Names of » Sanctification
Jesus Christ » Names of » Righteousness
Jesus Christ » Names of » Redemption
Justification before God » Under the gospel » By imputation of Christ's righteousness
Man » Redemption of » Through Christ
Redemption » God the author of » Through Christ
Redemption » Christ is made, to us
Riches » The true riches
Righteousness » Christ » Is made unto his people
Righteousness imputed » Described as » Christ being made righteousness unto us
Sanctification » How secured
Sanctification » Christ made, of God, to us
Union with Christ » Is of God
Christ » Received » Redemption through
Christ » Opinions concerning » Our righteousness
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As jehovah, our righteousness
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Sanctifying
Jesus Christ » Who is in jesus Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ jesus
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah our righteousness
Jesus Christ » Names of » Sanctification
Jesus Christ » Names of » Righteousness
Jesus Christ » Names of » Redemption
Justification before God » Under the gospel » By imputation of Christ's righteousness
Man » Redemption of » Through Christ
Redemption » God the author of » Through Christ
Redemption » Christ is made, to us
Riches » The true riches
Righteousness » Christ » Is made unto his people
Righteousness imputed » Described as » Christ being made righteousness unto us
Sanctification » How secured
Sanctification » Christ made, of God, to us
Union with Christ » Is of God
1 Corinthians 1:31 (show verse)
therefore, as it is written, "Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord."