Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - 1 Corinthians 16

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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - 1 Corinthians 16


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1 Corinthians 16

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS

UBS4 NKJV NRSV TEV NJB
The Contribution for the Saints Collection for the Saints Final Messages The Offering for Needy Believers Commendations, Greetings 1Co_16:1-4 1Co_16:1-4 1Co_16:1-4 1Co_16:1-4 1Co_16:1-4 Plans for Travel Personal Plans Paul's Plans 1Co_16:5-9 1Co_16:5-12 1Co_16:5-9 1Co_16:5-7 1Co_16:5-9 1Co_16:8-9 1Co_16:10-11 1Co_16:10-11 1Co_16:10-11 1Co_16:10-12 1Co_16:12 1Co_16:12 1Co_16:12 Final Request and Greetings Final Exhortations Final Words 1Co_16:13-14 1Co_16:13-18 1Co_16:13-14 1Co_16:13-14 1Co_16:13-14 1Co_16:15-18 1Co_16:15-18 1Co_16:15-16 1Co_16:15-18 Greetings and a Solemn Farewell 1Co_16:17-18 1Co_16:19-20 1Co_16:19-24 1Co_16:19-20 1Co_16:19-20 a 1Co_16:19-20 1Co_16:20 b 1Co_16:21-24 1Co_16:21-24 1Co_16:21 1Co_16:21 1Co_16:22 a 1Co_16:22 1Co_16:22 b 1Co_16:23 1Co_16:23 1Co_16:24 1Co_16:24 READING CYCLE THREE (from "hyperlink")

FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

Read the chapter in one sitting. Identify the subjects. Compare your subject divisions with the five modern translations. Paragraphing is not inspired, but it is the key to following the original author's intent, which is the heart of interpretation. Every paragraph has one and only one main subject.

1. First paragraph

2. Second paragraph

3. Third paragraph

4. Etc.



INTRODUCTION

A. Chapter 15 is a highly developed theological argument dealing with the reality of resurrection, while chapter 16 is related to daily practical Christianity. Paul has no problem moving between truth and life. They must be held together. This type of sudden shift from one subject to another characterizes Paul's writings.



B. Brief Outline:

1. 1Co_16:1-4, collection for Judean poor

2. 1Co_16:5-9, tentative travel plans to Corinth

3. 1Co_16:10-12, other Christian workers

4. 1Co_16:13-18, final admonitions

5. 1Co_16:19-24, closing greetings



C. Paul's relationship with Aquila and Prisca:

1. They were Jewish tent makers (or leather workers) in Rome. Claudius' edict of a.d. 49-50, which banned all Jewish worship practices (which at this period included church activities), forced them to move.

2. They met Paul in Corinth, Act_18:2.

3. They later moved to Ephesus and began a house church, 1Co_16:19.

4. They moved back to Rome after Claudius died in a.d. 54 and the edict was rescinded, Rom_16:6.



DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought-provoking, not definitive.

1. list the questions which the Church at Corinth had written to Paul.

2. What were the different sources of Paul's information about current conditions in the Corinthian Church?

3. List the guidelines for New Testament giving.

4. Why was Paul so interested in the contribution to the Church at Jerusalem?

5. Why did Paul still keep the Jewish feast days after he was saved?

6. How is 1Co_16:15 reconciled with Act_17:34?

7. Who were Aquila and Prisca?

8. Why did Paul use an Aramaic phrase in a letter to a Greek church?