Synopsis: Paul is writing to the church he established in Corinth and correcting their doctrine and the many problems this church was experiencing. Sexual sin and idolatry was occurring in this body of believers along with leadership worship and doctrinal confusion. Paul clearly lays out the errors they are committing and the correct path they should choose to be followers of Jesus Christ. Chapters 1-4 addresses the problems in the church. Chapter 5 deals with a church member and his sin. Chapters 6-14 discusses seven specific areas of questions and confusion to the Corinthian believers. Chapter 15 is all about the belief in the resurrection of the dead. Chapter 16 is Paul’s closing comments.
Key Verse: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no division among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 1 Corinthians 1:10