Bible Interpretation, Student Workbook, SW05

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B I B L E I N T E R P R E T A T I O N

b. Make an outline of the text.

c. Observe the details of the text (see the Oletta Wald “Overview of the Three-Step Model” in segment one of this lesson).

3. These tools should be consulted for background information on the original situation first , not for their interpretation of the text.

C. Who was the author of the book and what do we know about him: the Apostle Paul

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1. Wrote it with Sosthenes, a brother in Corinth, 1 Cor. 1.1-2

2. There were factions around his personality in the congregation, 1 Cor. 1.12-13.

3. Deemed himself a servant assigned by the Lord to preach the Gospel, 1 Cor. 3.4-5

4. Felt himself to be a gift to the Corinthian church, 1 Cor. 3.22

5. His personal greeting is included at the book’s conclusion, 1 Cor. 16.21.

D. Who was the audience, where did they live, and what were their concerns? (cultural and historical elements)

1. Called the “sin center” of the Roman Empire in Paul’s time