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Themes in 1 Corinthians 1

1 Corinthians 1:1 (show verse)

From: Paul, called to be an apostle of the Messiah Jesus by the will of God, and from our brother Sosthenes.

Apostles » Called by » God
Call » To special religious duty » Paul
Paul » Called to be an apostle
Sosthenes » A Christian

1 Corinthians 1:2 (show verse)

To: God's church in Corinth, to those who have been sanctified by the Messiah Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah 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

1 Corinthians 1:3 (show verse)

May grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus, the Messiah, be yours!

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be blameless when the lord comes

1 Corinthians 1:4 (show verse)

I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God given you by the Messiah 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

1 Corinthians 1:5 (show verse)

For by him you have become rich in every way in speech and knowledge of every kind

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

1 Corinthians 1:6 (show verse)

while our testimony about the Messiah has been confirmed among you.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be blameless when the lord comes

1 Corinthians 1:7 (show verse)

Therefore, you don't lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus the Messiah to be revealed.

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

1 Corinthians 1:8 (show verse)

He will keep you strong until the end, so that you will be blameless on the Day of our Lord Jesus the Messiah.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who shall be blameless when the lord comes
The second coming of Christ » Shall be blameless at
The second coming of Christ » Called the » Day of our lord jesus Christ

1 Corinthians 1:9 (show verse)

Faithful is the God by whom you were called into fellowship with his Son Jesus the Messiah, 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

1 Corinthians 1:10 (show verse)

Brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, I urge all of you to be in agreement and not to have divisions among you, so that you may be perfectly united in your understanding and opinions.

Church » Divisions in, to be shunned
Dissension » In congregations
Division » Not being divided
Divisions » Weaken
Divisions » Forbidden in the church
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
Reproof » Exemplified
Strife » Ministers should » Warn against
Unity » Of the righteous
Unity » Exhortations to

1 Corinthians 1:11 (show verse)

My brothers, some members of Chloe's family have made it clear to me that there are quarrels among you.

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

1 Corinthians 1:12 (show verse)

This is what I mean: Each of you is saying, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong to Apollos," or "I belong to Cephas," or "I belong to the Messiah."

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

1 Corinthians 1:13 (show verse)

Is the Messiah divided? Paul wasn't crucified for you, was he? You weren't baptized in Paul's name, were you?

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

1 Corinthians 1:14 (show verse)

I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,

Crispus » Leader » Synagogue » Corinth
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Division » Not being divided
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Gaius » A corinthian » Paul baptized

1 Corinthians 1:15 (show verse)

so that no one can say that you were baptized in my name.

Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Division » Not being divided
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach

1 Corinthians 1:16 (show verse)

(Oh yes, I also baptized the family of Stephanas. Beyond that, I'm not sure whether I baptized anyone else.)

Baptism » Administered to » Households
Disciples/apostles » What jesus Christ sent his disciples to do
Division » Not being divided
Evangelism » Jesus Christ sending forth disciples to preach
Family » Religion of the
Stephanas » A Christian » Corinth » Paul baptized

1 Corinthians 1:17 (show verse)

For the Messiah did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, not with eloquent wisdom, so the cross of the Messiah won't 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

1 Corinthians 1:18 (show verse)

For the message about the cross is nonsense to those who are being destroyed, but it is God's power to us who are being saved.

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

1 Corinthians 1:19 (show verse)

For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the intelligence of the intelligent I will reject."

Boasting » Spiritual
Evangelism » The preaching of the cross
Perishing » Those that perish
Philosophy » Employment of, was not paul's method of preaching the gospel
Prudence » Of the wicked » Defeated by God
Reasoning » The gospel cannot be explained by
Wisdom » The wisdom of the world

1 Corinthians 1:20 (show verse)

Where is the wise person? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? God has turned the wisdom of the world into nonsense, hasn't he?

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

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 to save those who believe through the nonsense of our preaching.

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

1 Corinthians 1:22 (show verse)

Jews ask for 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

1 Corinthians 1:23 (show verse)

but we preach the Messiah crucified. He is a stumbling block to Jews and nonsense to gentiles,

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

1 Corinthians 1:24 (show verse)

but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, the Messiah is God's power and God's wisdom.

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

1 Corinthians 1:25 (show verse)

For God's nonsense is wiser than human wisdom, and God's weakness is stronger than human strength.

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

1 Corinthians 1:26 (show verse)

Brothers, think about your own calling. Not many of you were wise by human 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

1 Corinthians 1:27 (show verse)

But God chose what is nonsense in the world to make the wise feel ashamed. God chose what is weak in the world to make the strong feel ashamed.

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

1 Corinthians 1:28 (show verse)

And God chose what is insignificant in the world, what is despised, what is nothing, in order to destroy what is something,

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

1 Corinthians 1:29 (show verse)

so that no one may boast in God's presence.

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

1 Corinthians 1:30 (show verse)

It is because of God that you are in union with the Messiah Jesus, who for us has become wisdom from God, as well as our righteousness, 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

1 Corinthians 1:31 (show verse)

Therefore, as it is written, "The person who boasts must boast in the Lord."

Boasting » Boasting in God
Boasting » Spiritual
Glory » Glorying in the lord
Justification before God » By faith » Excludes boasting
Salvation » Saints » Glory in
The scriptures » Should be » Appealed to