Two important letters written by the apostle Paul to the fledging Christian church in Corinth are included in the New Testament. Where was Corinth? Why was it important? What was it like in Paul’s day? What do we know about the church there and the challenges it was facing? How did Paul address these challenges? We answer these questions and more. Scriptures referenced include Romans 15:4; 1 Peter 5:12; Galatians 6:11; 1 Corinthians 1:2, 4-5; and 1 Corinthians 5-10.
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