1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Ancient Lens

What can we learn from the historical context?

Relevant Background

1. The Purpose of Paul’s Letter
 

1 Corinthians is written to a local church with the purpose of reproof and correction. Paul loves the believers in Corinth, but they have divided themselves (1:10-11). They need to be led to become spiritual people, mature in Christ (3:1). Although Paul addresses several matters in his letter, such as arrogance and ignorance, the portion of the book where our passage is located focuses on the subject of unity around the Gospel message. The recipients of the letter are indeed Christian, but they are losing…