| 1:1-9 |
The Apparently Ideal Church |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson introduces Paul's longest epistle and the many practical instructions it contains for the church. |
| 1:10-17 |
Corinthian Dissention |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson describes the basic problems the church at Corinth was experiencing when Paul wrote this first epistle to them. |
| 1:18-25 |
God's Folly |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds this famous passage dealing with God's definitions of wisdom and foolishness. |
| 1:26-31 |
God, Subverter of Human Canons |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses how Paul stresses the calling of the believer, building his case against human claims of salvation through means other than Christ. |
| 2:1-5 |
The Apostolic Message |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson provides exposition of Paul's emphasis upon the doctrines of Christianity over and against what the Corinthian church preferred to hear. |
| 2:6-13 |
The Secret Wisdom of God |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds what Paul meant as the mystery of the kingdom of God and the conveyance of the Old Testament promises to Gentiles. |
| 2:14 - 3:4 |
Christian Carnality and the Bible |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson explains what Paul meant when he asked the Corinthian church if they were "carnal." |
| 3:5-17 |
Church's Ministry, Reward, Resurrection |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson begins a discussion of Paul's explanation of church authority. Dr. Johnson explains Paul's rebuke of the Corinthians' party spirit. |
| 3:18-23 |
The Christian Heritage |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson describes what true Chrisitan heritage is as written by Paul to the Corinthians. |
| 4:1-5 |
The Final Tribunal |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Paul's admonition to the Corinthians concerning service to each other. Dr. Johnson also explains the apostle's disciplining of the church regarding judgmentalism among believers. |
| 4:6-13 |
Augustine's Insight for Living |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson illustrates the Pauline doctrine of God's grace by discussing the ideas of Augustine. |
| 4:14-21 |
Appeal for Apostolic Imitation |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on Paul's appeal to the Corinthians concerning his commitment to them and love for their congregation. |
| 5:1-13 |
When Satan has Power over Believers |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds on how the Corinthians' carnality and disobedience have allowed Satan into their midst. |
| 6:1-11 |
Litigious Society - Shall We Join It? |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on the divisions within the Corinthian church and the lawsuit atmosphere that existed in it. |
| 6:12-20 |
Desecrating the Temple of God |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's teaching on the true temple of God. |
| 7:1-7 |
Marriage Counsel, part I |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson begins a three-part exposition on Paul's specific instructions to the church at Corinth concerning marriage and being single. |
| 7:8-24 |
Marriage Counsel, part II |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his series of messages on marriage counsel, expounding Paul's instructions concerning "mixed marriages" or marriages in which one spouse is not a believer in Christ. |
| 7:25-40 |
Marriage Counsel, part III |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson concludes his series of lessons about Paul's instructions to the Corinthians concerning marriage. |
| 8:1-13 |
Christian Liberty: Use and Abuse |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's doctrine of Christian liberty and the responsibility believers have to respect the consciences of weaker brethren. |
| 9:1-14 |
Paul's Right to Compensation |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Paul's defense of financial support from the church. Dr. Johnson explains how Paul uses his refusual of support from the Corinthians as an example of exercising Christian liberty. |
| 9:15-23 |
Paul Under Law and Without Law |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds Paul's further teachings concerning Christian liberty and how the apostle clarifies that self-denial as a beleiver is not the same as clinging to the legalism promoted by adherents of the old Jewish law. |
| 9:24-27 |
Winning the Prize |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives exposition on Paul's famous analogy of the Christian life to athletic competition in the ancient world. Christian rewards are also discussed. |
| 10:1-13 |
Lessons From the Past |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Paul's further admonitions and exhortations concerning the temptations which faced the Corinthian Christians. |
| 10:14-22 |
Idol Feasts and Our Feasts |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson contrasts the Pagan feasts of the ancient world with the Lord's Supper. |
| 10:23 - 11:1 |
Liberty, Charity, Glory of God |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives further exposition on Paul's teachings concerning Christian behavior in worship and in the world. |
| 11:2-16 |
Covering the Head in Worship |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson comments on Paul's teachings concerning the roles of men and women in worship. |
| Exodus 12:1-28 |
Paul and the Lord's Supper, part I |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson introduces a five-part series of lessons on Paul's instructions for the Lord's Supper. The origin of the Lord's Supper in the Passover observance of the Hebrews is expounded. |
| Matthew 26:26-29 |
Paul and the Lord's Supper, part II |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his exposition on the Lord's Supper. Dr. Johnson focuses on the specific acts of Jesus during his final Passover feast. |
| Matthew 26:26-29 |
Paul and the Lord's Supper, part III |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his discussion of the new covenant instituted by Jesus Chirst with humans during the Messiah's final Passover feast. The antonement that the Lord's Supper symbolizes is emphasized. |
| 11:17-26 |
Paul and the Lord's Supper, part IV |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his series of messages on the Lord's Supper. Dr. Johnson explains Paul's teachings on the behavior of Christians toward one another during the Lord's Supper. |
| 11:27-34 |
Paul and the Lord's Supper, part V |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson concludes his series of lessons of Paul's teachings about the Lord's Supper. |
| 12:1-11 |
The Issue of Spiritual Gifts |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the basic concept of spiritual gifts among Christians. |
| 12:4-11 |
Unity and Variety of the Gifts |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his exposition of Paul's teachings on spiritual gifts. Dr. Johnson explains the difference between temporary and permanent spiritual gifts. |
| 12:12-26 |
The Church -- Body of Christ |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Paul's definitive illustration of the church. |
| 12:27-31 |
Exercise of Gifts in the Body |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds how the spiritual gifts of Christians should be exercised for the good of the Body of Christ, the church. Dr. Johnson also discusses the proper manifestation of the apostolic gifts. |
| 13:1-3 |
The More Excellent Way |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson begins his exposition on the famous passage in 1 Corinithians about Christian love. |
| 13:4-7 |
The Face of Love |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his discussion of Paul's definition of Christian love. Specific attributes of the love of God are examined. |
| 13:8-13 |
Unchanging Endless Love |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson concludes his lessons on 1 Corinthians 13. Dr. Johnson explains why love is assigned greater significance than faith and hope in the chapter's final verse. |
| Acts 2:1-13 |
Petecost and Gift of Tongues |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses the biblical meaning of the gift of tongues. |
| 14:1-5 |
Prophecy Superior to Tongues |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson further details the Apostle Paul's teachings concerning the spiritual gift of tongues. Dr. Johnson explains how the gift of tongues was not as desirable for the early church as the gift of prophecy. |
| 14:6-19 |
Tongues and Intelligibility |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson continues his lessons concerning the gift of tongues, explaining the Apostle Paul's instructions to the Corinth church about how an utterance should be interpreted. |
| 14:20-25 |
Tongues Speaking in the Old Testament? |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson provides teaching on the use of tongues in the Old Testament. |
| 14:26-40 |
Instructions - Tongues and Women |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson completes his discussion on the gift of tongues. Dr. Johnson provides his interpretation of Paul's instructions concering the participation of women in the church assembly. |
| 15:1-11 |
Easter Before Christmas? |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds on Paul's emphasis on the resurrection of Christ. |
| 15:12-19 |
How to Be Miserable |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson explains how unbelief in the risen Lord is the worst kind of despair. |
| 15:20-28 |
Last Adam and His Kingdom, part I |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson begins a series of expositions from 1 Corinthians concerning Paul's writings about Christ's resurrection. Dr. Johnson discusses Paul's stress on faith in a risen Lord Jesus. |
| 15:20-28 |
Last Adam and His Kingdom, part II |
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Dr. Johnson gives his second lesson on Paul's teachings about Christ's work for mankind. |
| 15:20-28 |
Last Adam and His Kingdom, part III |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson gives a thrid lesson on the Pauline doctrines of Christ's resurrection. |
| 15:20-28 |
Last Adam and His Kingdom, part IV |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson concludes his exposition of the segment of Paul's letter concerning the power of Christ's resurrection. |
| 15:29-34 |
Baptized for the Dead? |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson discusses Paul's teachings to the Corinthian church concerning the baptism of dead believers. |
| 15:35-49 |
Our Resurrection Body |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the text of 1 Corinithians where the Apostle Paul explains the believer's resurrected body. |
| 15:50-58 |
Mystery of the Lord's Coming |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson expounds the 1 Corinthians passage setting forth the Second Advent of the Messiah. |
| 16:1-12 |
The Collection |
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Dr. Johnson gives special insight into Christian fundraising as he exposits Paul's instructions to the Corinthains concerning their financial ministries. |
| 16:13-24 |
Final Words to the Corinthians |
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Dr. S. Lewis Johnson concludes his study of 1 Corinthians by discussing Paul's own final words of his first letter to the church at Corinth. |
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