1. The Author of 1 Corinthians
1 Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes,
1 Corinthians 1:1 (ESV)
8 Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed in the Lord, together with his entire household. And many of the Corinthians hearing Paul believed and were baptized. Acts 18:8 (ESV)
17 And they all seized Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him in front of the tribunal. But Gallio paid no attention to any of this. Acts 18:17 (ESV)
2. The Resource for 1 Corinthians
11 For it has been reported to me by Chloe’s people. . . . 1 Corinthians 1:11 (ESV)
13 Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered. Proverbs 11:13 (ESV)
19 Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore, do not associate with a simple babbler. Proverbs 20:19 (ESV)
3. The Church of 1 Corinthians
2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: 1 Corinthians 1:2 (ESV)
4. The Address in 1 Corinthians
3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:3 (ESV)
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, Ephesians 2:8 (ESV)
1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 (ESV)