1 Corinthians: Overview and History

11/05/2025 40 min
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 Corinth01:15 Geographical Significance of Corinth02:08 Cultural and Social Dynamics of Corinth07:59 Religious Landscape and Pagan Practices15:53 Paul's Arrival and Ministry in Corinth20:47 Challenges and Encouragement in Paul's Mission21:37 Paul's Ministry in Corinth21:51 Paul Faces Opposition23:08 The Conversion of Sosthenes25:23 Paul's Departure and Travels27:18 Introduction of Apollos30:35 Paul's Letter to the Corinthians33:39 Addressing Divisions in the Church35:22 Unity in Christ38:30 Conclusion and Prayer🧠 What You’ll Learn:Why Paul’s letter to the Corinthians was so necessaryThe surprising origin of the phrase “Corinthian woman”How Corinth compares to modern cities todayWhat made Corinth a hotbed of immorality, influence, and idolatryWhy Paul’s message still resonates with believers navigating cultural chaos📖 Read 1 Corinthians this week to follow along🙏 Need prayer? Submit your request HERE. Connect with Nfluence Church: Instagram: @nfluencechurch Facebook: facebook.com/nfluencechurch TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nfluencechurch YouTube:youtube.com/@nfluencechurch Website: www.nfluencechurch.org Partner with us & impact ministries across the globe: pushpay.com/g/nfluencechurchonline