Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians Open Notes Test

Romans
Who wrote Romans?
Paul

When was it written?
57 AD

Who was it written to?
Christians in Rome

Explain “Christianity’s first theology textbook” as it pertains to Romans.
Romans was Christianity's first theology textbook

Why did Paul write Romans?
To tell us how God makes us right in His sight by faith
Write your memory verse for Romans.

Romans 1: 16 "For I am not ashamed of this Good news about Christ. It is teh power of God at work, saving everyone who believes."

1 Corinthians
Who wrote 1 Cor?
Paul

Who was it written to?
55 AD

Where is the city of Corinth (modern day)?
Greece

What 3 problems did the church at Corinth write to Paul about?
1. Church is divided
2. Chruch memeber living in sin with his step mom
3. Suing eachother

What were his solutions? (In scripture)
1. 1 Cor. 1: 10 "Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose."

2. 1 Cor. 5: 4-5 "Call a meeting of the church...then you must throw this man out!"

3. 1 Cor. 6:1 "How dare you file a lawsuit and ask a secular court to decide the matter instead of taking it to other believers.

Write out your memory verse for 1 Corinthians.
1 Cor. 3: 17 "For God's temple is holy and you are that temple.

2 Corinthians
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
Paul

Who was it written to?
The Corinthians

When was it written?
around 55 AD

What five things do these “false apostles” accuse Paul of?
1. Being a fake apostle
2. Promoting himself
3. Lying to the Corinthians
4. Keeping offering money
5. Writing stern letters but not backing it up with action

How does Paul answer each accusation?
1. pg. 38 "A fraud would have given up a long time ago."

2. 2 Cor. 4:5 "You see, we don’t go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus’ sake. "

3. 2 Cor. 1:23 "I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth."

4. 2 Cor. 8 20-21 "We are traveling together to guard against any criticism for the way we are handling this generous gift. 21 We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable."

5. 2 Cor. 10:9-11 "I’m not trying to frighten you by my letters. 10 For some say, “Paul’s letters are demanding and forceful, but in person he is weak, and his speeches are worthless!” 11 Those people should realize that our actions when we arrive in person will be as forceful as what we say in our letters from far away."

Write out your memory verse for 2 Corinthians.
2 Cor. 3:17 For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. "