Pastor Rhode introduces the study of this epistle by providing a comprehensive overview of the geographical, historical, religious, and moral context of the city of Corinth during the time when the Apostle Paul wrote this letter. Aspects of Paul's first visit to Corinth, recorded in Acts 18, are given. The commentary on First Corinthians written by Dr. Gregory Lockwood will be used by Pastor Rhode throughout this study. Here is a link to the commentary: https://www.cph.org/1-corinthians-concordia-commentary.