Bible Study – St Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians – 1 Corinthians

Dive into St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians in this Catholic Bible study, exploring real-life challenges in the early Church and the call to live with unity, holiness, and love. Discover powerful teachings on the Eucharist, spiritual gifts, and the true meaning of charity as we apply Paul’s message to our lives today.

Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan and our very own Todd Gale: Discipleship Coordinator & Spiritual Director

1 Corinthians – Chapter 1:1-9, Episode 1

Foundations of Faith: St. Paul, the Church, and What It Means to Be in Christ In Episode 1 of our 1 Corinthians Bible Study, we begin with 1 Corinthians 1:1–9 by introducing St. Paul—his authority, mission, and role as an Apostle. We explore the cultural and moral landscape of Corinth, a city known for its…
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1 Corinthians – Chapter 1:10 – 31, Episode 2

Unity Under the Cross: St. Paul’s Call to a Divided Church In Episode 2 of our 1 Corinthians study, we explore the divisions that plagued the early Church in Corinth—cliques, rivalries, and disunity that still echo in Christianity today. St. Paul responds with a powerful call to unity rooted in Jesus Christ and centered on…
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1 Corinthians – Chapter 2:1–3:15, Episode 3

God’s Wisdom, the Power of the Spirit, and Growing Beyond Spiritual Immaturity 1 Corinthians – Chapter 2–3, Episode 3 continues our study through St. Paul’s letter as he reflects on the power of the Cross, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the difference between God’s wisdom and human understanding. Paul challenges believers to grow…
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1 Corinthians – Chapter 4:1-5:5, Episode 4

Fools for Christ: Pride, Judgment, and the Call to Holiness In this episode of our Catholic Community Scripture Study, we dive into 1 Corinthians 4:1–5:5 as St. Paul challenges believers to live with humility, holiness, and courage in a corrupt world. We explore what it means to be temples of the Holy Spirit, why there…
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1 Corinthians – Chapter 5:6–6:11, Episode 5

Sin, Judgment, and the Temple of God — Understanding St. Paul’s Teaching on Holiness and Christian Living Join Catholic Community Scripture Study from St. John the Evangelist Parish as we continue our journey through 1 Corinthians with Episode 5 covering chapter 5:6–6:11. In this session, we explore the physical description and background of St. Paul,…
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1 Corinthians – Chapter 5:9-7:1, Episode 6

Judging Sin, Christian Accountability, and Paul’s Teaching on Marriage In Episode 6 of our study of 1 Corinthians, we explore Paul’s challenging teaching on judging sin within the Christian community, understanding the difference between judging those inside versus outside the Church, and examining his responses to questions surrounding marriage and Christian living. Join us as…
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1Corinthians – Chapter 7:12-9:27, Episode 7

Marriage, Sacrifice, Freedom, and the Call to Share the Gospel In this episode of our 1 Corinthians Bible Study, we continue through Chapter 7 as St. Paul gives detailed answers regarding marriage, vocation, and living faithfully according to one’s calling. We then move into Chapters 8 and 9 where Paul addresses the difficult issue of…
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