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1 Corinthians 1

THE PERSONAL GREETINGS FROM PAUL (1:1-3)

The recipients (1:1-2)

Paul writes to the Corinthian believers (1:1-2a).

Paul writes to all believers (1:2b).

The blessing (1:3):

THE PRAYER OF PAUL (1:4-9)

Paul thanks God for the gifts God has given the Corinthian believers (1:4-7):

Paul thanks God for the guarantee God gave the Corinthian believers (1:8-9):

THE PROBLEMS ADDRESSED BY PAUL (1:10-31):

They are elevating human leaders (1:10-17).

The individuals (1:10-12):

The issue (1:14-16):

The insanity (1:13, 17):

"Was I, Paul, crucified for you?" (1:13a).

"Were any of you baptized in the name of Paul?" (1:13b).

"Christ didn't send me to baptize, but to preach the Good News" (1:17).

They are exalting human wisdom (1:18-31):

The response to God's wisdom (1:18, 22-23)

In regard to unbelieving Jews and Gentiles (1:18, 22-23)

To the Jews who demand supernatural signs, it becomes a stumbling block (1:18a, 22a, 23a).

To the Gentiles who depend upon vain philosophy, it becomes foolishness (1:18b, 22b, 23b).

In regard to believing Jews and Gentiles (1:18c, 24-25):

The results of God's wisdom (1:19-21)

It is used to destroy worldly wisdom (1:19-20).

It is used to deliver repenting sinners (1:21).

The reason for God's wisdom (1:26-31):

Paul's overview (1:27-31):

Paul's observation (1:26):