1 Corinthians: Overview and History

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Featuring: Pastor Lucas Miles

In this powerful kickoff to our summer series in 1 Corinthians, Pastor Lucas Miles unpacks the deep cultural and spiritual challenges faced by the Corinthian church—and why they mirror many of the issues we still face today.

00:34 Historical Background of Corinth

01:15 Geographical Significance of Corinth

02:08 Cultural and Social Dynamics of Corinth

07:59 Religious Landscape and Pagan Practices

15:53 Paul's Arrival and Ministry in Corinth

20:47 Challenges and Encouragement in Paul's Mission

21:37 Paul's Ministry in Corinth

21:51 Paul Faces Opposition

23:08 The Conversion of Sosthenes

25:23 Paul's Departure and Travels

27:18 Introduction of Apollos

30:35 Paul's Letter to the Corinthians

33:39 Addressing Divisions in the Church

35:22 Unity in Christ

38:30 Conclusion and Prayer

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

Why Paul’s letter to the Corinthians was so necessary
The surprising origin of the phrase “Corinthian woman”
How Corinth compares to modern cities today
What made Corinth a hotbed of immorality, influence, and idolatry
Why Paul’s message still resonates with believers navigating cultural chaos

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Chapters

1. 1 Corinthians: Overview and History (00:00:00)

2. Historical Background of Corinth (00:00:34)

3. Geographical Significance of Corinth (00:01:15)

4. Cultural and Social Dynamics of Corinth (00:02:08)

5. Religious Landscape and Pagan Practices (00:07:59)

6. Paul's Arrival and Ministry in Corinth (00:15:53)

7. Challenges and Encouragement in Paul's Mission (00:20:47)

8. Paul's Ministry in Corinth (00:21:37)

9. Paul Faces Opposition (00:21:51)

10. The Conversion of Sosthenes (00:23:08)

11. Paul's Departure and Travels (00:25:23)

12. Introduction of Apollos (00:27:18)

13. Paul's Letter to the Corinthians (00:30:35)

14. Addressing Divisions in the Church (00:33:39)

15. Unity in Christ (00:35:22)

16. Conclusion and Prayer (00:38:30)

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