1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 1-16
Dr. Lucy Peppiatt

Paul writes his first letter to the Corinthians to a specific group of people with unique challenges in their community. The letter touches on self-image, identity, pride, insecurity, sex, marriage, singleness, leadership, church gatherings, and theologies of man and woman. Explore the historical context, sociological background, and the key themes in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians and its applicability to followers of Jesus today.

13 Hours 30 Minutes

Learning Objectives

After you complete this full class, here's what you can expect to understand and be able to communicate:

  • The historical and social context of the letter
  • The main themes of 1 Corinthians and how they shape the letter
  • How Paul frames maturity in the Christian life
  • Paul’s view of the body and how it relates to his ideas about marriage
  • How Paul frames spiritual gifts and their purpose in the body
  • Paul’s perspective on tongues and prophecy
  • Paul’s understanding of the essence of the Gospel
  • The importance of the resurrection for the Christian faith
13 Hours 30 Minutes
Lecture Time
8
Modules
23
Classroom Sessions
8
Quizzes

Your Teacher

Dr. Lucy Peppiatt
Dr. Lucy Peppiatt
Lucy Peppiatt is the Principal of Westminster Theological Centre (WTC) where she teaches Systematic Theology and Spiritual Formation. She has published on a number of topics including 1 Corinthians, discipleship and spiritual formation, Christ and the Spirit, the imago Dei, and women in the Bible. She and her husband, Nick Crawley, live in Bristol, England, where they are part of Crossnet Church.