1 and 2 Corinthians: Historical Background & Why Paul Wrote Them (Part 1 of 2)

Discover the books of 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthians in a new way with our animated Bible video! Gain a deeper understanding of 1 Corinthians and 2 Corinthians through their historical background, and apply their message to your life and Bible study today. Understanding the context of Paul’s complicated relationship with the Corinthians, and the Greco-Roman cultural practices that had permeated the church, help us to better evaluate our own lives as followers of Jesus in our world today. In Part 1 of this two-part series, you will learn what the culture was like in first century Corinth before their first contact with the Gospel message through the Apostle Paul. You will also see how Paul established a thriving church in this city during his 18-month stay. In this video we cover everything until Paul departs this city. In Part 2 of our series, we look at all of Paul’s interactions with the church after he left, which led to the writing of both 1 & 2 Corinthians. WATCH PART 2:    • 1 and 2 Corinthians: Historical Background...   Join us on this journey to better understand the Bible, its history, and its impact on our lives, through understanding both the literary context and historical context. This is an essential part of interpretation in inductive Bible study, and will help you to think biblically and live biblically. Our Bible videos are perfect for all ages and levels of Biblical literacy. Enhance your personal and small group Bible studies with our animated videos. YOUVERSION BIBLE APP: Follow us for free Devotionals and Bible Study plans: https://bit.ly/494cjmG DONATE: https://www.thebibleeffect.com/partne... FACEBOOK:   / experiencethebibleeffect   INSTAGRAM:   / thebibleeffect   SONG: Ancient Agora Greece (Seikilos Epitaph) Performed by Bluepanda 🙏 To all of our generous supporters: THANK YOU! 🙏 #1Corinthians #2Corinthians #BibleStudy CHAPTERS: 0:00 Corinth: A Special Greco-Roman Colony 1:25 The Elite Upper-Class of Corinth 2:45 Indicators of Social Status 4:31 Paul in Corinth: A Unique Teacher