Actual first letter

• Written prior to the epistle 1 Corinthians
• Written about sexual immorality
• The letter was not taken seriously

Paul received information about the church

• From Chloe’s household he heard:
  • Reports of division (1:11, 11:18)
  • Sexual immorality (5:1)
• From Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus visit
• From a letter written to Paul by the. Church (7:1, 7:25, 8:1, 12:1, 16:1, 12)

Based on all of this information Paul wrote what we know a 1 Corinthians
 

• From Ephesus
• 3-4 years after leaving
• Topics include:
  • Division in the Church
  • Follow Paul, Peter, and Apollos
  • Sexual Immorality
  • Eating food sacrificed to idols
  • Worship to bring the gospel (not to show off)
  • Resurrection is real

All to encourage the church to do all through the lease of love.

Reference: Wiersbe Bible Commentary