Thematic Bible
1 Corinthians 1:1 (show verse)
Paul, a called apostle of Christ Jesus, through the will of God, and Sosthenes the brother,
1 Corinthians 1:2 (show verse)
to the church of God which is at Corinth, the sanctified in Christ Jesus, called, holy, with all that in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 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 be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 1:4 (show verse)
I ever thank my God for you, on account of the grace of God bestowed upon 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 him ye were enriched in everything, in all utterance, 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)
as the testimony of Christ was established among you;
1 Corinthians 1:7 (show verse)
so that ye come behind in no gift, while waiting for the manifestation 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 make you steadfast to the end, so that ye may be without blame in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 1:9 (show verse)
God is faithful, by whom ye were called into the fellowship of 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)
But I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that ye be perfectly united in the same mind and in the same judgment.
1 Corinthians 1:11 (show verse)
For I have been informed concerning you, my brethren, by those of the family of Chloe, that there are dissensions 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
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 of you saith, 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 ye baptized 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 thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;
1 Corinthians 1:15 (show verse)
that no one may say that ye were baptized into my name.
1 Corinthians 1:16 (show verse)
And I baptized also the household of Stephanas; I am not aware that I baptized any one besides.
1 Corinthians 1:17 (show verse)
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel; not with wisdom of speech, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.
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 preaching of the cross is to those who are perishing, foolishness, 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 will bring to nought the discernment of the discerning."
1 Corinthians 1:20 (show verse)
Where is the wise man? Where the scribe? Where the disputer of this world? Hath 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 by its wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching 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)
since even Jews ask for signs, and the Greeks seek 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 stumblingblock, 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 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)
Because 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, brethren, who ye are that have been called; not many wise men after the fashion of the world, not many mighty, not many noble;
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 the foolish things of the world did God choose, to put to shame the wise; and the weak things of the world did God choose, to put to shame the things which are 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)
and the mean things of the world, and the things which are despised, did God choose, the things which are not, to bring to nought 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)
that no flesh might glory 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)
But from him it is that ye are in Christ Jesus, who from God was made to us wisdom, 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)
that, according as it is written, "He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord."