CORINTHIANS - SATS



COURSE SYLLABUS

Subject : A Exegetical Study of I & II CORINTHIANS

Class : M.Div – 2

Due of Submission :

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course consists of an exegetical study of 1 & 2 Corinthians with special emphasis on the social setting of Paul and his readers, the letter’s rhetorical framework, and the charismatic dimensions in particular those passages that serve to reveal Paul's understanding of the Gospel, his apostolic calling and ministry, and the criteria for judging true apostleship. Special emphasis will be given to the distinctive theological contribution of this epistle.

OBJECTIVES

The purpose of this course is to help students, using the English Bible, insightfully interpret New Testament epistles by utilizing interpretative methods that are consistent with a high view of Scripture; and apply the meaning of the texts derived thereby to the contemporary Church. Upon the successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Discuss the social-historical background and occasion of Corinthians and how that information enriches the interpretive task.

2. Explain the structure and development of Paul’s message to the Corinthians in light of the problems in the assembly.

3. Interpret texts in Corinthians in terms of their meaning to the original audience.

4. Enhance your biblical preaching and teaching by being able to apply the intended meaning of texts from 1 Corinthians in relevant ways to contemporary Christian life on the basis of sound exegesis.

5. Identify Paul’s most important theological contributions to biblical theology evident from Corinthians. Understand and appreciate various interpretive approaches (e.g. rhetorical, social-scientific) which add texture and depth to our understanding of the inspired text.

STUDY OUTLINE

First Epistle to the Corinthians,

INTRODUCTION

I. AUTHENTICITY OF THE TWO EPISTLES

1. External Evidence

2. Internal Evidence

3. Consent of Criticism

4. Ultra-Radical Attack (Dutch School)

II. TEXT OF 1 AND 2 CORINTHIANS

1. Integrity of 1 Corinthians

III. PAUL'S PREVIOUS RELATIONS WITH CORINTH

1. Corinth in 55 AD

2. Founding of the Church

IV. DATE OF THE EPISTLE

V. OCCASION OF THE EPISTLE

1. A Previous Letter

2. Letter from Corinth

VI. CONTENTS

1. General Character

2. Order and Division

3. Outline

1) 1 Corinthians 1 through 6

2) 1 Corinthians 7 through 10

3) 1 Corinthians 11 through 16

VII. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

1. Party Spirit

2. Christian Conscience

3. Power of the Cross

Second Epistle to the Corinthians,

INTRODUCTION

I. TEXT, AUTHENTICITY AND DATE

1. Internal Evidence

2. External Evidence

3. Date

II. RESUME OF EVENTS

III. THE NEW SITUATION

1. The Offender

2. The False Teachers

3. The Painful Visit

4. The Severe Letter

IV. HISTORICAL RECONSTRUCTION

V. INTEGRITY OF THE EPISTLE

1. 2 Corintians 6:14 through 7:1

2. 2 Corintians 10:1 through 13:10

VI. CONTENTS OF THE EPISTLE

1. 2 Corintians 1 through 7

2. 2 Corintians 8 through 9

3. 2 Corintians 10 through 13

VII. VALUE OF THE EPISTLE LITERATURE

SELECTED References :

Adams, Edward and Horrell, David G, eds. Christianity at Corinth: The Quest for the Pauline Church. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2004.

Arrington, French. Divine Order in the Church: A Study of 1 Corinthians. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1980.

Baird, William. 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1980.

Barnett, Paul. William. The Message of 2 Corinthians: Power in Weakness. Leicester, England; Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988.

Chester, Stephen J. Conversion at Corinth: Perspectives on Conversion in Paul's Theology and the Corinthian Church. Studies of the New Testament and its World. London: T & T Clark, 2003.

Furnish, Victor Paul. The Theology of the First Letter to the Corinthians. New Testament Theology. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1999. 6

Martin, Dale B. The Corinthian Body. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1995.

Assignment Description:

1. Paul quotes Isaiah 29:14 in verse 19. What point do you think he was trying to make with this quotation? What additional insight (if any) comes to you from reading Isaiah 29:13?

2. In what ways has Christ become wisdom from God for you? In what ways has he become righteousness, sanctification, and redemption for you?

3. Summarize in your own words Paul's view of sexuality in Christian marriage according to these focus verses. How does it differ from the view of sexuality in contemporary culture?

4. Why does Paul regard the Corinthians as the "seal of his apostleship?" See also 2 Corinthians 3:2-3. Who will be the "seal" of your ministry? Why?

5. How do verses 4-5 view the right of women to participate in the worship leadership of the church at Corinth? How would you fit these verses in with 1 Corinthians 14:34-35?

6. What spiritual gifts or manifestations of the Spirit described in verse 8-10 did the Corinthians possess? Did the Corinthians have trouble "handling" some of these gifts? If so, which ones and why?

7. What has Paul’s life been like as an apostle (11:21-33)? Why can he brag about how weak he is (11:30 – 12:10)? The world does not usually consider “weakness” to be a positive thing. How can weaknesses be turned into strengths or something positive?

Dissertations (Write only ONE of the followings)

Interpretation: ‘Head-covering & Uncovering in the context of today 21st century church culture and of 1 Corinthians 11: 1-16 (260 – 300 words)

1. What you think could be the existing major problems in today’s church that were found in Corinthians church? Explain the solution towards the same in 260 – 300 words.

2. Write an essay of the Spiritual Gifts mentioned in I Corinthians and their existence and use in today’s church. ( 260 – 300 words )

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