Understanding the Gospel in Corinth

(Chapters 1-4)What are some of the things Paul calls them in his opening words?

• Called to be saints

• sinful and rebellious

• boasting and proud

• Righteous

What were the fan-boy groups in the Corinthian fellowship?

• Groups of young boys who went around teaching false religions

• Groups of young men who taught a Sunday School class

• Groups of young women who were followers of Justin Beiber

• Groups claiming allegiance to different leaders: Apollos, Peter, Christ, Paul

Which group regarded the Gospel as a "stumbling block"

• The British

• The Jews

• The Israelites

• The Galatians

Which group found the Gospel "foolish"?

• The Syrians

• The Romans

• The Greeks

• The Hebrews

What was the heart of Paul's message?

• Jesus Christ and him crucified

• The end days are coming

• Look back at the Old Testament for wisdom

• Follow the laws of the Jews

What is Paul's mild rebuke in Chapter 3:

• Stop bathing on Sundays!

• Stop acting like infants in Christ

• Stop acting like you know everything

• Stop building up treasures on earth

What jobs does Paul use to describe the work of the two leaders (Paul and Apollos)?

• He planted the seed and Apollos picked the plant

• He watered the seed and Apollos picked the plant

• He planted the seed and Apollos watered it.

• He grew the plant and Apollos started the church

What is the special word-picture Paul uses to describe his role?

• A captain of a ship

• A farmer in a garden

• A grocery store owner

• A master builder laying the foundation