Literary Analysis With a clear view of the information we gleaned in our exegetical approach to the Corinthian letters, we can more distinctly hear and understand what Paul said to the recipient’s particular situation. Exegesis is concerned with the “then and there.” We do historical and literary analysis under the banner of exegesis. From what […]
Lesson Four – A Summary of Historical Analysis
A Summary of Historical Analysis Introduction In this lesson we will first summarize what we have learned about what was going on in Corinth when Paul wrote the series of Corinthian letters. Then we will look for the remaining historical data that will help us fill out our hypothesis about the condition of the church […]
Lesson Three – Satan’s False Apostles
Satan’s False Apostles Introduction The lessons in Part I have been designed to prepare us to read the Corinthian letters. When we learn to read the letters and other biblical literature we move from the dependent stage of divine learning to a more independent level of study and understanding. Christians are disciples. We are always […]
Lesson Two – Paul, Called to be an Apostle
Paul, Called to be an Apostle Introduction In Lesson One of this Introduction of the Corinthian letters we learned how these letters fit into Luke’s narrative in the book of Acts. They have their chronological, geographical and individual narrative recorded in Acts. As we progress in our study from I Corinthians to II Corinthians we […]
