Spiritually dead sinners who are under the just and holy wrath of God are justified by putting their faith in Christ alone.

Sola Gratia—Spiritually dead sinners who are under the just and holy wrath of God are redeemed by the death of Christ and made alive in Christ through no merit of their own.

Sola Scriptura: Scripture alone is the final authority for our lives and for the church.

Paul points the Corinthian church towards their greater mission of extending the same gospel they believed to others.

Paul teaches the Corinthian church that one of the reasons they can endure persecution is that they will one day receive a new body.

Paul gives the Corinthian church reasons that he can persevere in the midst of affliction.

Paul tells the Corinthian church what it means to grow in their faith in Jesus Christ.

Paul explains the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Christians.

Paul gives a number of illustrations to help the Corinthians understand what it means to be a follower of Christ.

Paul gives the Corinthian church reasons that it should forgive a sinner who has repented of sin.