Placement in the Holy Bible:

• Eighth book of the New Testament

Author:

• Paul, who wrote this letter to support and guide the Church in Corinth.

Intended Audience:

• Members of the Church in Corinth and all Christians who want to understand the internal conflicts of the church and Paul’s personal relationships with them.

Purpose:

• To provide guidance to the Church in Corinth on personal, spiritual, and ministry-related issues.
• To affirm Paul’s spiritual struggles and his apostolic authority.

Key Themes:

• Affirmation of Paul’s Ministry: Confirmation and defence of Paul’s apostolic ministry and his authority.
• Religious and Spiritual Struggles: Addressing personal struggles, spiritual sacrifices, and resolving internal church issues.
• Spiritual Renewal: Encouraging spiritual renewal and stability in faith for the church.

Major Sections:

1. Paul’s Ministry and Struggles (Chapters 1-7): Confirmation of Paul’s apostolic ministry, his personal struggles, and church issues.
2. Spiritual Renewal and Charity (Chapters 8-9): Emphasis on the need for spiritual renewal and the importance of charity.
3. Spiritual and Moral Issues (Chapters 10-13): Spiritual struggles within the church, Paul’s warnings, and personal letters.

Structure:

1. Chapters 1-7: Affirmation of Paul’s ministry, personal struggles, and solutions to church issues.
2. Chapters 8-9: Spiritual renewal and the importance of charity.
3. Chapters 10-13: Spiritual and moral issues, Paul’s warnings, and personal letters.

Characteristics:

• Affirmation of Paul’s Apostolic Ministry: Defense and confirmation of Paul’s apostolic authority and his ministry.
• Religious and Spiritual Struggles: Solutions to personal struggles and internal church conflicts.

Spiritual Renewal: Guidance for spiritual revival and stability of faith within the church.