Paul's First Letter to Corinth: Part Two (Chapters 11-16)

Name: Paul's First Letter to Corinth: Part Two (Chapters 11-16)
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Explore the resurrection and its deep relevance in our everyday lives

Created byN.T. Wright, David P. Seemuth, Jennifer Loop

Last updated 10/2020

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What you'll learn

Students will engage with the second half of Paul’s Epistle to Corinth.
Students will discover what the Apostle Paul taught about key questions affecting the church at Corinth in the middle of the First Century.
Students will be able to understand what Paul’s view of spiritual gifts which is so important for every Christian to embrace.
Students will see how Paul views the role of both men and women leading in worship.
Students will examine the pivotal role of the resurrection hope that Paul presents.

Course content

7 sections • 59 lectures • 5h 18m total length

Introduction to N.T. Wright Online2:37
Introduction by Prof. N.T. Wright4:01
Printable Biblical Text for the Course0:18
Prof. Wright's Translation, the Kingdom New Testament is given to you here. Please print it out so you have access to the text under study.
THE KINGDOM NEW TESTAMENT: A CONTEMPORARY TRANSLATION by N.T. WRIGHT. Copyright (c) 2011 by Nicholas Thomas Wright. Courtesy of HarperCollins Publishers. Used by permission.

1 Corinthians 12:1-13 KNT1:13
Reading of 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 by Prof. N.T. Wright2:01
Session Three: 1 Corinthians 12:1-1317:12
Q&A with Prof. N.T. Wright2:59
Q: How does the church find the unity of the Spirit versus the divisions that seem to exist when certain gifts are given priority?
Comprehension Assessment: Session Three
1 Corinthians 12:14-31 KNT1:40
Reading of 1 Corinthians 12:14-31 by Prof. N.T. Wright2:30
Session Four: 1 Corinthians 12:14-3117:31
Comprehension Assessment: Session Four
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 KNT0:56
Reading of 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:51
Session Five: 1 Corinthians 13:1-1315:55
Comprehension Assessment: Session Five
Practice Exercises #2: Processing Ideas and Probing Questions1:58

1 Corinthians 14:1-20 KNT2:14
Reading of 1 Corinthians 14:1-20 by Prof. N.T. Wright3:02
Session Six: 1 Corinthians 14:1-2014:15
Q&A with Prof. N.T. Wright1:40
Q: How might we respond to people who are grieved because they do not speak in tongues?
Comprehension Assessment: Session Six
1 Corinthians 14:21-40 KNT1:52
Reading of 1 Corinthians 14:21-40 by Prof. N.T. Wright2:49
Session Seven: 1 Corinthians 14:21-4017:15
Q&A with Prof. N.T. Wright2:54
Q: How do we balance the need for order—or liturgy—in a congregation with the freedom that seems to exist in the Corinthian context?
Comprehension Assessment: Session Seven
Practice Exercises #3: Processing Ideas and Probing Questions1:44

Session Eight: 1 Corinthians 15 Overview14:46
Comprehension Assessment: Session Eight
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 KNT1:01
Reading of 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:31
Session Nine: 1 Corinthians 15:1-1115:11
Q&A with Prof. N.T. Wright2:28
Q: How do you understand the difference between kerygma, and presenting the Gospel?
Comprehension Assessment: Session Nine
1 Corinthians 15:12-19 KNT0:46
Reading of 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:13
Session Ten: 1 Corinthians 15:12-1914:42
Comprehension Assessment: Session Ten
Practice Exercises #4: Processing Ideas and Probing Questions1:37

1 Corinthians 15: 20-28 KNT0:57
Reading of 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:31
Session Eleven: 1 Corinthians 15:20-2817:59
Comprehension Assessment: Session Eleven
1 Corinthians 15:29-34 KNT0:33
Reading of 1 Corinthians 15:29-34 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:02
Session Twelve: 1 Corinthians 15:29-3410:15
Comprehension Assessment: Session Twelve
1 Corinthians 15:35-49 KNT1:28
Reading of 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 by Prof. N.T. Wright2:21
Session Thirteen: 1 Corinthians 15:35-4915:00
Q&A with Prof. N.T. Wright7:02
Q: What were some of the philosophical options regarding life after death in the first century? How do you see some of these things today and how might we react?
Q: What language can we use to keep ourselves from becoming Platonists in our description of the afterlife?
Comprehension Assessment: Session Thirteen
Practice Exercises #5: Processing Ideas and Probing Questions1:51

1 Corinthians 15:50-58 KNT0:49
Reading of 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 by Prof. N.T. Wright1:28
Session Fourteen: 1 Corinthians 15:50-5815:06
Q&A with Prof. N.T. Wright3:46
Q: How do you know or sense when God’s grace is acting through you—for example, when Paul refers to Isaiah 49?
Q: How do you see the church fulfilling 1Corinthians 15:58?
Comprehension Assessment: Session Fourteen
1 Corinthians 16:1-24 KNT2:04
Reading of 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 by Prof. N.T. Wright2:53
Session Fifteen: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2413:24
Comprehension Assessment: Session Fifteen
Practice Exercises #6: Processing Ideas and Probing Questions1:21
Bonus Lecture0:33

Requirements

Completion of Paul’s First Letter to Corinth: Part One is encouraged, but not necessary
A recent translation of the Bible
A curious mind

Description

Questions surrounding church traditions, the role of women in ministry, and the ways “spiritual gifts” are to be understood, embraced, and embodied were as real in the Apostle Paul’s time as they are today. Looking closely at the issues the early church faced, and how Paul addressed them, can help us find practical answers that can guide us in living as new, fully realized followers of Christ.

In this online course, Professor N.T. Wright explores chapters 11-16 of Paul’s first Epistle to the Corinthians, and explains in plain language Paul’s mission to unite a diverse, and sometimes fractured congregation through Christ’s love. You’ll learn how Paul described the community of faith as the body of Christ, and how the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth changed everything — and continues to transform the world.

Who this course is for:

Those intrigued by the role of women in the church, issues of spiritual gifts, and the importance of the resurrection
People interested in learning how the Apostle Paul addressed key issues facing the early church
Anyone interested in creating a more meaningful life through Biblical wisdom, particularly through New Testament writings
Clergy looking for resources or inspiration to enhance their sermons and other work in the church, as well as their personal ongoing spiritual journey
Fans of N.T. Wright interested in Professor Wright’s insights on bringing more spirituality to their work life

Paul's First Letter to Corinth: Part Two (Chapters 11-16)

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Introduction3 lectures • 7min

The Church in Lived Practice7 lectures • 44min

The Church as the Corporate Expression of Jesus' Life11 lectures • 1hr 6min

Practical Instructions for Public Worship9 lectures • 48min

Resurrection as the Centerpiece of God's Kingdom9 lectures • 53min

Resurrection as the New Way of Being Human in God's World11 lectures • 1hr

Resurrection as the Way of Life for the Church9 lectures • 41min

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