Corinthians And Paul Essay

To understand the book of Corinthians and Paul, you have to understand several important factors. Paul’s introduction is distinct from introductions to his other epistles in that he fails to commend these believers. First of all the city of Corinth was strategically located on the main land route between East and West and was a major crossroads for multiple sea routes. Corinth was famous for its intellectual and material prosperity and honored with being the capitol of Achaia. The city also became famous for its major issues with corruption. Paul quickly left Corinth and immediately traveled to Ephesus. The city’s corruption had its negative influence on the church ( including church body) and Paul heard of the problems which lead to major divisions in the church. It is from Ephesus that he wrote and sent this letter to Corinth in approximately 53 A.D. A side note it took Paul one year to write 1 Corinthians and about a year to write 2 Corinthians.

St. Paul wrote 1 Corinthians mainly to answer any questions that were raised concerning certain social and religious practices. Most in part because of reports that the Christians were splitting into factions and accepting immorality, and partly to expound his (Paul’s) views on the resurrection. In the opening paragraph of 1

1:1) and is fundamental foundation to his mission (see Acts 9:14–15). The Corinthian believers are “called” along with “all those who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” described in the second verse of chapter one in Corinthians. We soon see that the basis of our calling is not for any individual satisfaction but rather community development. However, Paul doesn’t completely develop this point until later in the letter (see 7:17-24). Then at this scripture it is clear Paul thinks all believers are meant to pursue the calling designed for them by