1 Corinthians - 15 Sessions

The Apostle Paul wrote 1 Corinthians to address divisions, immorality, and other concerns within the early Christian church in Corinth, Greece. He emphasizes the importance of unity, love, and spiritual maturity, famously stating, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud." (1 Corinthians 13:4) The letter provides valuable guidance on various aspects of Christian life, including worship, spiritual gifts, and the resurrection of the dead.


1: "Unity in the Church" - 1 Corinthians 1:1–17

2: "God’s Wisdom vs. Worldly Wisdom" - 1 Corinthians 1:18–31

3: "Spiritual Maturity" - 1 Corinthians 2:1–16

4: "God’s Workers and Builders" - 1 Corinthians 3:1–23

5: "Faithful Servants of Christ" - 1 Corinthians 4:1–21

6: "Pursuing Purity in the Church" - 1 Corinthians 5:1–13

7: "Honoring God with Our Bodies" - 1 Corinthians 6:1–20

8: "Marriage, Singleness, and Devotion to God" - 1 Corinthians 7:1–40

9: "Freedom in Christ and Its Limits" - 1 Corinthians 8:1–13, 9:1–27

10: "Warnings and Encouragements from Israel’s History" - 1 Corinthians 10:1–33

11: "Order in Worship" - 1 Corinthians 11:1–34

12: "Spiritual Gifts and the Love Chapter" - 1 Corinthians 12:1–31, 13:1–13

13: "Orderly Worship and Speaking in Tongues" - 1 Corinthians 14:1–40

14: "Victory in the Resurrection" - 1 Corinthians 15:1–58

15: "A Call to Generosity and Final Greetings" - 1 Corinthians 16:1–24


The First Letter to the Corinthians remains one of the most practical and relevant books of the New Testament for modern Christians. Written by the Apostle Paul around 55 AD to the church in Corinth, this epistle addresses numerous issues that continue to challenge churches and believers today.

The city of Corinth was much like our modern metropolitan areas – wealthy, diverse, and morally permissive. As theologian N.T. Wright notes, "Corinth was a place where ambition, pride, and money combined to create a cocktail of arrogance and social climbing." The church there faced challenges that mirror our contemporary struggles: divisions within the congregation, moral and ethical dilemmas, questions about marriage and relationships, conflicts over worship practices, and confusion about spiritual gifts.

Paul's central message in 1 Corinthians speaks powerfully to today's church, particularly in his emphasis on unity and love. As he writes in 1 Corinthians 1:10, "I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought." This message resonates deeply in our current era of church division and denominational disputes.

Pastor and author John MacArthur observes that "First Corinthians confronts the issue of maintaining pure doctrine and pure living in the midst of an immoral, corrupt society." The letter addresses practical matters that senior believers still grapple with: how to maintain Christian unity in a divided world, the proper use of spiritual gifts, the importance of orderly worship, and the supreme significance of love as outlined in chapter 13.

The famous "Love Chapter" (1 Corinthians 13) remains particularly relevant, reminding us that all our actions and gifts are meaningless without love. As Christian historian Philip Schaff wrote, "Paul's hymn to love is the most beautiful passage in all of Christian literature, and is worth more than all the theological systems ever written." This message of love's supremacy over knowledge, eloquence, or spiritual gifts provides crucial guidance for modern church life and relationships.