The Apostle was careful to cultivate friendship, one of the priceless gifts of God; and he was very generous not only in his references to his friends, but also in his dealings with them. Because Timothy was deficient in virile strength, Paul was al. ways contriving to make his way easier; and though Apollos had drawn away some of his converts, the Apostle was desirous for him to visit Corinth again. Nor could he forget the household which had yielded him the first fruits. His solitude had been greatly cheered by the advent of the Corinthian deputation. Human love is a revelation of the divine; an earthen pitcher which God fills with heavenly treasure; a chalice holding the wine of life.

Notice the flaming forth of Paul’s passionate love for Christ. He felt that any who failed to love him must

be accursed in disposition and soul; and would be accursed at his coming, like the barren tree standing in the midst of an orchard of fruit trees, crowned with blossom or heavy with fruit. Moran atha!—our Lord cometh. He will put right the wrongs of* time, and crown his faithful servants with honor and glory. Hallelujah!

How does this Epistle show that the gospel is the power of God?

How does the writer show more than human wisdom in handling difficult problems?

How was Christianity first introduced there?

What was the occasion of this letter? By what special features is it characterized? When was it written?

(Each question applies to the paragraph of corresponding

What unfavorable news had Paul heard concerning the ehureh at* Corinth?

How did the Jews object to the gospel? The Greeks? To whom is it the power of God?

Why does the natural man not receive the things of the Spirit of God?

Under what figure does Paul describe his own work. and that of Apollos?

What is the one foundation upon which all must build? What is the meaning of the saying, “All things are yours”?

When shall each man have his praise from God? How did Paul’s condition differ from that of the Corinthian church?

Why had Paul sent Timothy to the Corinthians?

With what bread should we keep the new passover?

How should differences between Christians be settled?

What is Paul’s counsel to the Corinthians concerning marriage?

What bearing does the Christian life have upon one’s station or calling?

Why did Paul apparently discourage marriage among the Corinthians?

What regard must we have for those of weak conscience ?

On what grounds could Paul claim his maintenance from the churches? Why did he decline to do so?

What was Paul’s one aim? What dread haunted him?

What purpose is served by the study of Bible history?

Why is it never necessary to succumb to temptation?

What should be the end of our daily living?

Why should the man’s head be uncovered, and the woman’s covered in the sanctuary?

What abuses prevailed in the church in connection with the Lord’s Supper?

What is the purpose of the Lord’s Supper?

What different gifts are bestowed by the Spirit?

How does the physical body illustrate the life of the Church?

What various functions are necessary to the life of the Church?

What is the source of the inspiration of 1 Corinthians 13? How may the gift of love be ours?

What directions did the Apostle give concerning speaking with tongues?

Why did Paul forbid women to speak in public?

What different appearances of the risen Christ are cited in 1 Corinthians 15?

Why is the resurrection of Christ fundamental to the Christian faith?

How does Paul answer objections to the resurrection?

How is the resurrected life contrasted with this life?

What is the right system of Christian beneficence?

With what exhortations does the Epistle close?