1 Corinthians 8

Graduate Assignment #02 (30 points)

One New Testament Passage: 1 Corinthians 8…

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1 Corinthians 8…

Read 1 Corinthians ch. 8.

1. What is the stated topic of this chapter?

   In which verse(s)? (4 pts.)

2. In brief, what are Paul’s instructions to them in this chapter? (4 pts.)

3. Does ch. 9 seem to continue the discussion of ch. 8, or does it seem to address a new topic?

   If so, what is the new topic? (4 pts.)

4. Briefly summarize what Paul is explaining to the Corinthians in ch. 9. (4 pts.)

5. Keep reading after the end of chapter 9.

   Does Paul return to the specific topic he brought up at the beginning of ch. 8? (4 pts.)

   Where?

6. If we now see chs. 8–10 as a connected section, then precisely where does the next section begin? ( = at which verse does the next section begin.) (2 pts.)

7. If we now see chs. 8–10 as a connected section, then –

   What are Paul’s specific practical instructions to them concerning the topic he introduced at the start of ch. 8? (4 pts.)

8. Draw out two or more general principles that Paul sets forth in chapter 8–10. (4 pts.)