Divisions in the Church due to Worldly Philosophy (1:10-4:21)
Intro 1:1-10 The Folly of Relying on Worldly Wisdom 1:11-31 Relying on Wisdom from God 2:1-16 A Wise Perspective on Spiritual Leaders 3:1-23
What are they? 3:1-5 What is their purpose? 3:6-17 Application: Do not boast about them! 3:18-23
How to regard Christian Workers: Beware of trusting in human opinion
4:1-21
Disorder in the Church due to Worldly Passions (5:1-7:40)
Judging Sinful Christians 5:1-6:8 God's Judgment of Sinful Behavior 6:9-11 Flee Sexual Immorality 6:12-20 Marriage 7:1-40
Disunity in the Church due to Selfishness (8:1-14:40)
The Selfish emphasis on Personal Rights & Freedom
1. Concerning Food Sacrificed to Idols
Dealing with Gray Areas: Food Sacrificed to Idols, Sunday 8:1-13 Giving Up Personal Rights and Freedoms to Serve God 9:1-27 Lawless Christianity 10:1-14 Avoiding Inappropriate Symbolism 10:15-33
3. Concerning Respect for Others during the communion service
11:17-34
The Selfish emphasis on one's own giftedness
The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts 12:1-31 The Attitude in Exercising One's Spiritual Gifts - Love 13:1-13 The Practice of Applying One's Spiritual Gifts 14:1-40