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1 Corinthians- Week 1 Discussion

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Answer one of the questions below and share your experiences with the group.

Spend some time sharing your thoughts based on the questions below. Keep in mind that at Northeastern Seminary one of our core values is being a respect-filled community so respond to each other with grace and wisdom.

A feature of Paul’s letters is that they are indeed letters! They’re not systematic theological treatises; they’re written correspondence, penned to address real needs in real communities.

What differences does it make for us when we take seriously that 1 Corinthians is a letter?

What challenges do we face when we attempt to interpret, as Christian Scripture, this writing as an epistle from Paul to the Corinthians?

What are some of the gifts of having this letter as part of our sacred Scripture? 

We affirm and learn from each person in our richly diverse community of faith, regardless of such distinctives as denominational affiliation, ethnicity, gender, or age. As you read and consider a response to each other please keep this value in mind. We know that discernment happens in community, that struggling with questions doesn't always entail a crisis of faith, and that we all benefit from a gracious discussion on the non-essentials to our faith.