QUESTIONS ADAPTED TO DR. HODGE'S EXPOSITION FIEST EPISTLE TO THE CORIii^TniAXS. PREPARED BY THE AUTHOR. NEW YORK: ROBERT CARTER & BROTHERS, 530 BKOADWAY. 1857. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by EOBEET CAPvTER & BKOTHEES, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of New York. QUESTI0:N'S ok I. COEmXHIAKS. LESSO]!!^' I. — Inteoduotiox. What were the geographical position and advan- tages of Corinth ? "What its history ? What were the state of the city and the character of its inhabitants at the time of Paul's visit ? When did Paul first visit Corinth ? How long did he remain there ? What was tJie success of his labors ? Where did he go when he left Corinth ? Where was this epistle written ? What was the occasion which led the apostle to write it ? What was the state of the church at the date of this epistle ? What was the nature of the divisions which existed in the church of Corinth ? What evils arose from neglect of church discipline ? What disorders attended the conduct of public worship ? AYhat is the date of this epistle ? What was its object ? How far does the reproof on account of their divi- sions extend ? What is the subject of the digression extending from 1, 17 to the 3d chapter? 4 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. What is the subject of the 5th chapter ? What of 6, 1-11 ? What of the paragraph 6, 12-20 ? What is the subject of chapter 7 ? What of chapter 8 ? What of chapter 9 ? What is the subject of the paragraph 10, 1-13 ? What of the paragraph 10, 14-22 ? What of the paragraph 10, 23-33 ? What is the subject of the paragraphs 11, 1-16 ? and of 11, 17-34? What is the subject of chapter 12? What of chapter 13 ? What of chapter 14? What of chapter 15 ? What of chapter 16 ? What circumstances give special importance and interest to this epistle ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. CHAPTER I. ' 1 Paul, called (to be) an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes (our) brother, / 2 Unto the church of Grod which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called (to be) saints, with all that in every place call LESSON" II.— Chapter I. Vs. 1-16. Into how many parts is this cliapter divided ? What are the contents of its several divisions, vs. 1-3; vs. 4r-9; vs. 10-16; vs. 17-34? V. 1. — What other name than Paul did this apostle bear? When and for what reason was he called Paul ? In what sense was he called to be an apostle ? What are the different meanings of the word ren- dered apostle f To what class of men is the word apostle in its strict oflBcial sense confined ? What is the meaning of the expression *' by the will of God"? Who was Sosthenes ? Why is he called the brother ? V, 2. — What is the signification and dificrent mean- ings of the word rendered church ? How is the church described in this verse ? What does this teach as to its nature ? Why is it called " the church of God " ? What are the difierent meanings of the word ren- dered to sanctify ? In what sense, or for what reasons, are believers called saints ? To whom is this epistle addressed ? 1* 6 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours : 3 Grace (be) unto you, and peace from God our Father, and (from) the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ ; 5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and (in) all knowledge ; 6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you : What is the meaning of the expression " to call upon the name of the Lord " ? What does this teach, or how does it prove the di- vinity of Christ ? What does it teach as to what constitutes a Chris- tian? What are the different explanations of the clause, " in every place, theirs and ours " ? ^ V. 3. — What is the meaning of the words grace and peace ? What argument for the divinity of our Lord is af- forded by this verse ? V. 4. — For what does the apostle give thanks ? What is the meaning of the word grace in this verse ? What is the force of the words " in Christ Jesus " ? F. 5. — What is the force of the word that^ at the beginning of the verse? How do the words utterance and Tcnowledge^ here used, differ? V. 6. — What is the force of the words e'cen as f Wliat is meant by " the testimony of Christ " ? In what sense was that testimony conjirmed f QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 7 7 So that ye come behind in no gift ; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ : 8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, (that ye may be) blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God (is) faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his son Jesus Christ our Lord. 10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and (that) there be no divisions among V. 7. — In what sense is the word gift here used ? For what did the Corinthians look forward ? # What connection is there between the gifts of the Spirit and the expectation of the coming of the Lord? V. 8. — To whom does the relative who here refer ? In what sense does God confirm his people ? "What is meant by unto the end f What does the word blameless here mean? F. 9. — What is the connection between this verse and the preceding ? In what sense is God said to be faithful ? How is God's fidelity the ground of the safety of his people ? In what sense are believers said to be called ? What is meant by " the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord " ? Vs. 10-16. — What is the course of argument in this paragraph ? V. 10. — What is the exhortation contained in this verse ? What is meant by, " ly the name of our Lord Jesus Christ"? What is meant by the phrase "to say the same thing"? 8 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. you; but (that) ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind, and in the same judgment. 11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them (which are of the house) of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. 12 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul ; and I of Apollos ; and I. of Ce- phas; and I of Christ. 13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you ? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul ? 14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gains ; What are the different meanings of the word trans- lated divisions^ in this verse ? What were the nature of the divisions existing in the church of Corinth ? What are the different interpretations of the clause " that ye be perfectly joined together " ? What is the difference between the words mind and judgment ? V. 11. — What is the connection between this verse and the preceding ? How did Paul hear of the divisions in Corinth ? Who was Chloe? F. 12. — Who of the Corinthians probably were the special followers of Paul ? Who of Apollos? Who of Cephas ? Who said, " We are of Christ " ? V. 13. — What are the grounds of our allegiance to Christ? How does Paul show the sinfulness of the divisions existing in Corinth ? What is the meaning of the phrase, "to be baptized in the name of any one " ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 9 15 Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. 16 And I baptized also the household of Ste- phanas; besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel : not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. Vs. 14, 15. — Why did Paul rejoice that he had bap- tized so few persons in Corinth? V, 16.— Whom did he baptize? What is meant here by the word household ? What argument la favor of infant baptism does this verse afford ? As Paul was inspired, how could he be doubtful whether he baptized any other persons than those mentioned ? LESSOl^ III.— Chaptee I. Vs. 17-31. What is the subject of this paragraph ? What is the apostle's first reason for not preaching with " the wisdom of words " ? vs. 19, 20. What is his second reason ? v. 21. What is the third reason ? vs. 21-25. What is the fourth reason ? vs. 26-30. What is the design of God in thus saving men? V. 31. V. IT. — What is the connection indicated by the word for f What are the different explanations of the expres- sion " wisdom of words " ? Why did Paul refuse to preach with human wis- dom? 10 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish, foolishness ; but unto us which are saved, it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the under- standing of the prudent. 20 Where (is) the wise ? where (is) the scribe ? where (is) the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world ? 21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that be- lieve. V. 18. — What is the connection between this and the preceding verse ? Into what two classes are the hearers of the gospel here divided? V. 19. — What is this verse designed to prove, and what is the argument which it contains ? "Where is the passage here quoted to be found ? V. 20. — What is the design of this verse ? How do the words wise, scribe, and disputer here differ? What do the words "of this world" qualify? V. 21. — What is this verse intended to prove? What is the argument which it contains ? What are the connections and explanation of the words "in the wisdom of God " ? In what sense did the world fail " to know God" ? How can this be reconciled with Rom. i. 20, and other passages in which the heathen are said to know God? What is meant by " the foolishness of preaching " ? What does this passage teach as to the nature of QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 11 22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom : 23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling-block, and unto the Greeks fool- ishness ; 24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men ; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that the gospel, and the proper method of promoting true religion ? Vs. 22, 23. — In what relation do these verses stand to the preceding? What is the characteristic trait of the Jews here referred to? What of the Greeks? Who are meant by the Greeks as distinguished from the Jews ? How did the Jews and Greeks regard the gospel, and why ? V. 24.— Who are meant by "the called " ? In what sense is Christ the wisdom and power of God? V. 25. — Why is the gospel so efficacious, as declared in the preceding verse? What is here meant by " the foolishness of God," and by " the weakness of God " ? V. 26. — What is the design of this verse? What is the argument which it contains ? What is meant by the word calling f What is meant by " wise after the flesh " ? What classes of men does Paul say had not been, in many cases, called ? 12 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble (are called) : 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise 5 and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty ; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, (yea), and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are : 29 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanetification, and redemption. V. 27. — What is here meant by " the foolish and weak things " ? Why did God choose the foolish and weak ? V. 28. — What is meant by " the base things and things that are not " ? V. 29. — What does this verse teach? V. 30, — What is meant by the expression, " to be in Christ " ? What is the nature of our union with Christ ? To whom is the fact that any one is in Christ re- ferred ? What important doctrinal truth dses this teach ? What are the effects of union with Christ here specified ? In what sense is Christ made wisdom to us ? In what sense righteousness and sanetification ? In what sense redemption ? What does this verse teach as to the method of sal- vation ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 13 31 That, according as it is written, He thai glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. CHAPTER II. 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech, or of wisdom, de- claring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. V. 31. — "What is the design of God in making our salvation entirely gratuitous ? Whence is the passage here recited taken ? LESSOI^ lY.— Chaptee II. Ys. 1-9. What are the contents of this chapter ? How did Paul act in Corinth, on the principles con- tained in the former chapter ? vs. 1-5. How does he characterize the gospel in vs. 6-9 ? Whence did Paul derive this divine wisdom, and how did he conununicate it? vs. 10-13. By whom was it rejected, and by whom received? vs. 14-16. V. 1. — What is meant by "the excellence of speech or of wisdom " ? What is the meaning of the expression " testimony of God"? How is this verse connected with the preceding chapter ? V. 2.— What is the force of for? What is the connection of the negative particle ? What is the doctrinal import of the phrase " Christ crucified " ? 2 14 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and my preaching (was) not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in de- monstration of the Spirit, and of power : 5 That your faith should not stand in the wis- dom of men, but in the power of God. 6 Howbeit, we speak wisdom among them that are perfect : yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought : V. 3. — What was the nature of the "weakness" spoken of in this verse ? What was Paul's state of mind in Corinth ? v. 4. — What is here meant by " speech and preach- ing"? What is the negative statement of Paul's mode of preaching ? What is the positive statement ? What is the meaning of the phrase " demonstration of the Spirit and of power " ? V. 5. — Why did Paul preach in the manner above described ? What is the nature of a faith that is founded on " the wisdom of men " ? What is the foundation of saving faith ? What is here meant by the power of God ? What important practical lessons does this verse teach? V. 6. — What is the design of this verse ? What is the negative description of the wisdom which Paul preached ? What are the different opinions as to who are here meant by " the perfect " ? Who are here meant by "the princes of this world " ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 15 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mys- tery, (even) the hidden (wisdom) which God or- dained before the world unto our glory ; 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew : for had they known (it), they would not have cru- cified the Lord of glory. 9 But as it is written. Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 10 But God hath revealed (them) unto us by In what sense are they to come to nought ? V. 7. — "What is the positive description of the wis- dom which Paul preached ? What is the scriptural meaning of the word mys- tery ? What is meant by " wisdom in a mystery " ? How is this expression explained by the word hid- den? What is meant by this wisdom being " ordained to our glory " ? What is the meaning of the word glory ? V. 8. — What is the antecedent of the relative tohich f What is the import of the title " Lord of glory " ? What is the bearing of this verse on the apostle's argument ? What important principle of interpretation does this verse illustrate ? V. 9. — What is the meaning of this verse ? What passage of the Old Testament is here quoted? Supposing Is. Ixiv. 4, to be the passage quoted, how is it to be explained ? What other mode of explaining the language of the apostle is allowable ? 16 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. his Spirit ; for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him ? even so the things of God knoweth no man, hut the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words LESSON v.— Chapter H. Ys. 10-16. V. 10. — If this divine wisdom is undiscoverable by human reason, whence did Paul obtain the knowledge of it? Why is the Spirit alone competent to make this revelation ? To whom was this revelation made ? What is meant by " the deep things of God " ? What is the argument for the personality of the Holy Spirit, founded on this verse ? What is the proof of his divinity which the verse affords ? V. 11. — What is the point of the illustration con- tained in this verse ? V. 12. — Who are meant by we in this verse ? What is here meant by " the spirit of the world " ? What is meant by " the Spirit which is of God " ? What were " the things freely given to us of God " ? Why is the gospel so designated ? V. 13. — To what do the words " which things " re- fer? What is the force of also f With what words did Paul communicate the reve- lations which he received ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 17 which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth ; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of Grod : for they are foolishness unto him : neither can he know (them), because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, "What does he deny, and what does he assert, on that point ? What argument for the verbal inspiration of the Scriptures does this passage aiford ? What are the different interpretations of the last clause of this verse ? V. 14. — What is the connection of this verse with what precedes ? What are the different explanations of the word natural in this verse ? State the arguments in favour of the correct inter- pretation ? Why does not the natural man receive the things of the Spirit ? In what sense is he said not to know them ? Why cannot he know them ? What is meant by their being spiritually discerned ? What doctrine does this passage teach as to the sin- ner's inability ? V. 15. — Who is meant by the spiritual man? In what sense does he judge all things? What is here meant by all things ? In what sense is the spiritual man not judged by any man ? F. 16. — What is the design of this verse ? 2* IS QUBSnOXS ox I. CORrSTHIAjrS. that he may instmct him ? But we have the mind of Christ CHAPTER m. 1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto yon as unto spiritual, but as unto camaJ, (even) as unto babes in Christ. 2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat : "Wbo b here meant br Lord f What passage of the Old Testament is here quoted f To whom does that pasisage reter ? On what principle is it applied to Christ ? LESSOX TL— Chaptee m. Vs. 1-10. What are the contents of this chapter? How does Paul resume the subject of the divisions existing in the church of Corinth ? How does he proceed in showing the impropriety of those divisions ? What does he teach concerning the ministerial oflSce and work ? What Ls the difference between these two words, office and ttorlc f y. 1. — What were the two classes of Paul's oppo- nents in Corinth? To which class does he here refer ? How does he answer their objection to his mode of preaching? In what sense were they babes in Christ ? What is the meaning of the words spiritual and carnal^ as here used ? V. 2. — What is the distinction which the apostle here mokes between milk and strong mtat t QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 19 for hitherto ye were not able (to bear it), neither yet now are ye able. 3 For ye are yet carnal : for whereas (there is) among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men ? •i For while one saith, I am of Paul ; and an- other, I (am) of ApoUos ; are ye not carnal? 5 Who then is Paul, and who (is) Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man ? 6 I have planted, Apollos watered: but God gave the increase. 7 So then, neither is he that planteth any thing, V. 3. — "WTiat proof does the apostle give that the Corinthians were yet carnal ? What is the distinction between the words envying^ strifes and divisions ? What is the meaning of the expression, *'to walk as men " ? What does this imply as to the moral state of men ? V. 4. — ^What is the design of this verse ? Why does the apostle here mention only himself and Apollos ? V. 5, — How is this verse to be pointed and read ? What does the apostle teach concerning ministers ? For what purpose does he represent them as mere instruments? To whom does the word Lord here refer ? Y. 6. — What are the truths which this verse is de- signed to illustrate ? Y. 7. — What is the conclusion from what precedes as here stated ? What bearing has this upon the divisions in Corinth ? 20 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. neither he that watereth : but God that giveth the increase. 8 Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one : and every man shall receive his own re- ward, according to his own labour. 9 For we are labourers together with God : ye are God's husbandry, (ye are) God's building. 10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise master-builder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. V. 8. — What is taught in this verse ? In what sense are ministers one ? In what respects do they diflfer ? What is to be the rule according to which they are to be rewarded ? V. 9. — In what light are ministers here presented ? Wliich of the two figures here employed does the Apostle carry out ? V. 10. — What is here meant by the grace of God? In what sense was Paul a wise master-builder ? In what sense had lie laid the foundation of the churdi in Corinth ? What had those who succeeded him to do ? To what class of men do the words every man refer ? to Christians or to ministers ? Wliat is the import of the word how in this con- nection ? LESSOIT YIL— Chaptee III. Ys. 11-23. V. 11. — What is the connection indicated by the word /or.? In what sense is Jesus Christ said to be the foun- dation of the church ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 21 11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if any man build upon this foundation, gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble ; 13 Every man's work shall be made manifest : for the day shall declare it, because it shall be re- vealed by fire ; and the fire shall try every man's work, of what sort it is. 14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. 15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss : but he himself shall be saved ; yet so as by fire. 16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and (that) the Spirit of God dwelleth in you ? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him Does it mean his person or the doctrine concerning his oflfice and work ? Vs. 12, 13. — What is here meant by the gold, sil- ver, and precious stones, and by the wood, hay, and stubble? What day is here referred to ? What does it refer to ? In what sense is the day to be revealed hy fire f What is here meant by every marl's worlc ? Vs. 14, 15. — In what relation do these verses stand to the preceding ? What is to be the punishment of false teachers ? On what condition will the false teacher be saved ? What is meant by his being saved " by fire " ? V. 16. — What is the connection of this verse with the preceding ? What is a temple ? In what sense is the church the templo of God ? 22 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. shall God destroy : for the temple of God is holy, which (temple) ye are. 18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise, 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. 20 And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. 21 Therefore let no man glory in men : for all things are yours ; 22 Whether Paul, or ApoUos, or Cephas, or the V. 17. — What is the meaning of the word here translated defile ? "What connection has this verse with the one be- fore? In what sense is the word holy here used ? "Who, or what is here said to be holy ? V. 18. — What is the caution here given? "What is meant by " being wise in this world " ? In what sense must a man become a fool in order to be wise ? Vs. 19, 20. — What is the connection indicated by for? With what design are the passages taken from the Old Testament quoted ? V. 21. — What is the conclusion here stated? What is meant by glorying in men ? What is the reason why we should not glory in men? What is here meant bj " all things " ? In what sense are " aU things " ours ? F. 22.— What is the design of this verse ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 23 world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come ; all are yours ; 23 And ye are Christ's : and Christ (is) God's. CHAPTER IV. 1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required ^n stewards that a man be found faithful. What does it teach ? V. 23. — In what sense are we Christ's ? In what sense is Christ God's ? How is this passage consistent with the doctrine of Christ's divinity ? LESSON YIIL— Chapter IY. Ys. 1-9. "What are the contents of this chapter ? In what light ought ministers to be viewed ? What is the chief qualification required of them ? Who is to judge of their fidelity ? What is the design of the last paragraph of this chapter ? V. 1. — What is the connection between this chap- ter and the preceding ? What does the word here translated ministers properly mean ? What was the office of a steward ? • What does the phi-ase " mysteries of God " mean ? What does this verse teach as to the true nature of the ministry ? Y. 2.— What is the force of the word moreover as here used ? 24 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 8 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment : yea, I judge not mine own self. 4 For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified : but he that judgeth me is the Lord. 5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts : and then shall every man have praise of God. "What is included in the fidelity required of stew- ards? V. 3. — What do the words with me here mean ? In what view does Paul disclaim subjection to hu- man judgment ? AVbat does he mean by saying that he does not judge himself ? V. 4. — What does the expression " I know nothing by myself " here mean ? What does the Apostle mean by saying, " I am not thereby justified " ? Who is the Lord who is to judge ? V. 5. — What is the inference here drawn from what precedes ? What is the proper meaning of the word .translated time ? When is the judgment to take place ? Why cannot there be no final and impartial judgment until the Lord comes ? What is meant by " the secret things of darkness," and " counsels of the heart " ? How does this passage prove the divinity of our Lord? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 25 6 And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself, and (to) Apollos, for your sakes : that ye might learn in us not to think (of men) above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another. 7 For who maketh thee to differ (from another) ? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive ? now if thou didst receive (it), why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received (it) ? 8 Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us : and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you. 9 For I think that Grod hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death : for In what sense is the word praise to be here taken ? V. 6. — What do the words, tliese tilings, here refer to? "What is meant by " transferring in a figure " ? What is meant by " thinking above that which is written " ? What is meant by " being puffed up for one against another " ? F. 7. — What is the meaning of the first question contained in this verse ? What is the design of this verse ? y. 8, — In what sense were the Corinthians fall, rich, and reigning ? When is irony allowable ? What is the proper rendering of the word trans- lated 1 would to God f V. 9.— What is the connection indicated hjforf In what sense were the apostles last? What does the phrase appointed unto death mean ? In what sense is the word angels to be taken ? 3 26 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. 10 We (are) fools for Christ's sake, but ye (are) wise in Christ ; we (are) weak, but ye (are) strong ; ye (are) honourable, but we (are) despised. 11 Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling place ; 12 And labour, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless ; being persecuted, we suf- fer it ; 13 Being defamed, we entreat : we are made as the filth of the world, (and are) the off-scouring of all things unto this day. 14 I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn (you). 15 For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet (have ye) not many fathers : for in LESSON IX.— Chapter IV. Vs. 10-21. V. 10. — In what sense were the apostles fools, weak, &c., and the Corinthians wise and strong ? V. 11. — What is the design of this verse? Vs. 12, 13. — What is the precise meaning of the leading terms in these verses ? What does Paul mean by saying that the apostles were made as filth and off-scouring ? V. 14. — What was the apostle's design in thus writing ? V. 15. — On what ground was Paul specially entitled to admonish the Corinthians ? What do the words in Christ here mean ? What does this verse teach as to thQ means of con- version ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 27 Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gos- pel. 16 Wherefore, T beseech you, be ye followers of me. 17 For this cause have I sent unto you Timo- theus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church. 18 Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you. 19 But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know^, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power. 20 For the kingdom of God (is) not in word, but in power. 21 What will ye ? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and (in) the spirit of meekness ? V. 16. — What is the force of icherefore ? In what sense did Paul wish the Corinthians to be his followers ? F. 17.— Why did Paul send Timothy to Corinth? How is Timothy described ? What was he to do ? V. 18. — What is the design of this verse ? V. 19. — What is the distinction here made between word and poicer f V. 20. — What does the phrase " kingdom of God " mean ? In what sense is that kingdom not in word but in power ? V. 21. — What does Paul mean by "coming with a rod " ? What do the words spirit of meekness mean ? 28 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. CHAPTER V. 1 It is reported commonly (that there is) forni- cation among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife, 2 And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. 3 For I verily, as absent in body, but present What does this verse teach as to the power and au- thority of the apostles ? LESSON" X.— Chapter Y. Ys. 1-13. "What are the contents of this chapter ? "What was the offence for which the apostle Paul censured the Corinthians ? "What had Paul determined to do in the matter ? To what does he exhort them ? "What misunderstanding does he correct ? V. 1. — How is the first clause of this verse to be in- terpreted ? Of what crime had the unworthy member of the church been guilty ? "What law had he broken ? "What does this passage prove as to continued au- thority of the Levitical law of marriage ? V. 2. — What was the conduct of the Corinthians in reference to this case ? How can it be accounted for that they shouid tolerate such an offence ? How does this verse prove the right of excom- munication ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 29 in spirit, have judged already as though I were present, (concerning) him that hath so done this deed, 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, 5 To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. 6 Your glorying (is) not good. Know ye not, that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump ? 7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye Vs. 3-5. — What is the grammatical construction of this passage ? What had Paul determined to do, and how was it to be done ? What is meant by the phrase " present in spirit " ? What is the grammatical construction of the clause " him that hath done this thing " ? What is meant by the phrase "in the name of Christ " ? With what is that clause to be connected ? What part was the church to perform ? What is meant by the expression " with the power of the Lord Jesus " ? What is the connection of that clause ? What are the two most common explanations of the expression, "to deliver unto Satan"? What are the arguments in favor of the one pre- ferred ? What is here meant by "the destruction of the flesh " ? What is meant by " the day of the Lord Jesus " ? V. 6. — What does the word glorying here mean ? What apphcation of the proverbial expression here used, was intended by the apostle ? 3* 30 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us : 8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness ; but with the unleavened (bread) of sincerity and truth. 9 I wrote unto you in an epistle, not to com- pany with fornicators : 10 Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters : for then must ye needs go out of the world. V. 7. — What is the exhortation contained in this verse ? What is the import of the words old and new, as here used ? How is it that they have the meaning assigned to them? In what sense are Christians " unleavened " ? To what Jewish usage does the apostle here refer ? What is the force of for f Why is Christ our passover ? Why does the death of Christ impose an obligation to holiness ? V. 8. — What is meant by " keeping the feast " ? What is meant by the " leaven of malice and wickedness " ? and by " the unleavened bread of sin- cerity and truth " ? V. 9. — To what epistle does Paul here refer ? What was the injunction which it contained ? How had the Corinthians misunderstood that in- junction ? V. 10. — ^What do the words not altogether here mean? Who are meant by the world ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 31 11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner : with such an one no not to eat. 12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without ? do not ye judge them that are within ? 13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person. CHAPTER YI. 1 Dare any of you, having a matter against an- "Who are covetous ? extortioners ? idolaters ? V. 11. — "What is the force of the words hut now ? What is the rule of Christian fellowship here laid down? How is the prohibition not to eat with immoral per- sons to be understood ? V. 12. — Why did he restrict his judgment to Chris- tians? Who are meant by those who are without ? V. 13. — What injunction is contained in this verse? If Paul excommunicated the wicked person here mentioned, why did he call upon the church to do it ? LESSOIT XL— Chapter YI. Ys. 1-11. What are the contents of this chapter ? On what grounds does the apostle condemn going to law before unbelievers ? V. 1. — Why was it unnecessary for Christians to appeal to heathen magistrates to settle their disputes ? 32 QUESTIONS ON L CORINTHIANS. other, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints ? 2 Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world ? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest mat- ters ? 3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels ? how much more, things that pertain to this life ? 4 If then ye have judgments of things pertain- ing to this life, set them to judge who are least es- teemed in the church. 5 I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there What is the meaning of the phrase to haze a matter f "Who are meant by the unjust ? "Why are the heathen so called ? K it was wrong to seek justice before a heathen tribunal, why did Paul appe^ to Caesar ? Y. 2.— Who are the saints ? In what sense are the saints to judge the world ? What passages of Scripture refer to that event ? What argument does the apostle draw from the high destiny of Christians against the conduct of the Corinthians ? What are the different meanings of the word here translated matters ? V. 3. — What class of angels are here referred to ? In what sense are the saints to jndge the angels ? V. 4. — What does the word here rendered judg- ments mean ? Who are intended by those least esteemed ? Is the latter clause of the verse to be read impera- tively, or interrogatively ? V. 5. — What is the purport of this verse ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 33 is not a wise man among you ? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren ? 6 But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers. 7 Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong ? why do ye not rather (suffer yourselves to) be defrauded ? 8 Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that (your) brethren. 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of Grod ? Be not deceived ; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you : but ye are V. 6. — 'W^hat is condemned m this verse ? V. 7. — What does the word rendered fault mean ? Does this verse prohibit Christians from going to law? If not, why not ? V. 8. — "VThat charge against the Corinthians is here made? Vs. 9, 10. — "WTiat do these verses teach as to the connection between religion and morality ? What is here meant by " the kingdom of God " ? Who are to be excluded from that kiugdom ? F. 11.— How is the first clause of this verse to be miderstood ? How do the terms washed^ sanctified and justijiedj as here used, differ ? 34 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. wanhed, but ye are Hanctlficd, but ye are justified in the narnc of the Lord Josu.s, and by the Spirit of our God. 12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient : all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. 13 Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God Hhall destroy both it and them. Now the body (is) not for fornication, but for the Lord ; and the Lord for the body. "What are the different interpretations of the words ye are wanked ? IVh.'it is meant by saying ye are sanctified? What is Justilication ? "What is the connection of the last two clauses with what precedes ? What is meant by the phrase in the name of the Lord JenvH ? Why is the Holy Ghost called "the Spirit of our God " ? LESSON XIL— Chapter VL Vs. 12-20. Wliat is the Huhject of this paragraph ? What was the abuse of the doctrine of Christian liberty made by some of the Corinthians? How does the apostle correct that abuse ? V. 12. — In what sense and to what extent is the saying, "all thinj^s are lawful," to he understood ? What are the limitations which the apostle attaches to the use of our Christian liberty? V. 13. — On wliat ground did some of the Corin- thians regard the sin here mentioned a matter of in- difference ? Ilow does Paul answer their argument ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTUIANS. 35 14 And Clotl liatli both raised up tlic T^ord, and will also raiso up us hy his own ])o\vtu-. If) Know yo. not, that, your bodicis arc the mem- bers of (jhrist? shall 1 tluMi take the nienil)ers of Clirist, and make (them) the members of an har- lot y (lod forbid. 10 What ! know ye not that ho which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall bo one flesh. 17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is ono spirit. 18 Flee fornication. Kvery sin that a man doeth, is without the body ; ))iit lu; that eommit- tetli fornieation, sinneth against his own body. 19 Wliat ! know ye not tliat your body is tho IFow does the fact that tho ])roHGnt organiziitiou of tlio body is to bo destroyed, prove that moats bo- loHj^ to tho class of thiiij^s iiKlid'erent ? In what sense is "the body for the Lord, and the Lord for tho body " ? V. 14. — How docs tho truth tau>"ow, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine ? 7 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinc- tion in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped ? 8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle ? V. 5. — What does the apostle here teach '( "Why was he that prophesied greater than he who spake with tongues ? How does this verse prove that to speak with tongues was not to speak inarticulately ? V. 6. — What does the word now here mean ? AVhat is the design of this verse ? What is meant by speaking hj retelation^ and speaking ly knowledge? How many kinds of speaking are here mentioned ? V. 7. — What is the design of th-e illustration here employed ? What is the point of analogy between the cases supposed ? V. 8. — What is the connection between this verse and the preceding one ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 87 9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken ? for ye shall speak into the air. 10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them (is) without signification. 11 Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a bar- barian, and he that speaketh (shall be) a barbarian unto me. 12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual (gifts), seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. How does this verse serve to explain what goes before ? V. 9. — How does the apostle here apply the fore- going illustration ? What does the clause rendered, icords easy to le un- derstood., properly mean ? What is meant by speaking into the air ? LESSON XXYII.— Chapter XIY. Vs. 10-20. F. 10. — "What is the meaning of this verse ? How does it serve to prove the true nature of the gift of tongues ? F. 11. — What is the force of the word tlierefore in this place ? What does the word larlarian here mean ? What is the apostle's argument in this verse ? F. 12. — What is the force of the words even so ye ? W^liat is meant by being jealuns of spirits ? What is the exhortation contained in the last clause of the verse ? 88 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an (un- known) tongue pray that he may interpret. 14 For if I pray in an (unknown) tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 15 What is it then ? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also : I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. 16 Else, when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the un- learned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest ? V. 13. — What is the inference here drawn ? What are the two interpretations given to this verse ? V. 14. — What is the design of this verse ? What are the different explanations given to the expression, " ray spirit prays " ? What is meant by saying "my understanding is un- fruitful " ? What is the principal objection made to the com- mon interpretation of this verse, and how is that objection to be answered ? V. 15. — What is the connection of this verse with what precedes ? What are the different explanations of the expres- sion to " pray with the Spirit," and to " pray with the understanding " ? What does the word translated I will sing 'pro-perly mean? Vs. 16, 17.— What is here the force of the word else ? In what sense is the word Ness here used ? What do the words with or hy the Spirit mean ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 89 17 For tliou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. 18 1 thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all : 19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with ray understanding, that (by my voice) I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an (unknown) tongue. 20 Brethren, be not children in understanding : howbeit in malice be ye children, but in under- standing be men. 21 In the law it is written. With (men of) other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this peo- Wbat is the meaning of the word translated un- learned ? What does the expression, occupying the place of^ mean? What is meant by saying Amen ? How do these verses bear on the object which the apostle wishes to establish ? How do they prove tliat public worship should be conducted in a language known to the worshippers ? Vs. 18, 19. — How do these verses go to prove the true nature of the gift of tongues ? What does it mean to speak with the understanding ? V. 20. — What are the two characteristics of chil- dren here brought into view ? In what respect should we resemble children ? j-/ LESSON XXYIII.— Chapter XIV. Vs. 21-25. V. 21.— What is the scriptm-al meaning of the word Uw? What does it mean here ? 8* 90 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. pie ; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. 22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not : but prophesying (serveth) not for them that bclieYC not, but for thr^m which believe. 23 If therefore the whole church be come to- gether into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in (those that are) unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad ? 24 But if all prophesy, and there come in one "What is the passage of the Old Testament here quoted ? How far does the quotation agree with the original ? "What is the design of the quotation ? F. 22. — "What modification of the English version is here allowable ? AYhat is the inference indicated by the word wherefore drawn from ? "What is the inference ? "What are the different explanations given of this verse ? "Which explanation is the most satisfactory ? "What are the two senses in which a language may be said to be unknown f In what sense does the apostle here use the expres- sion " to speak with tongues " ? y. 23. — "What is the connection as indicated by the \er. w^ord therefore ? "What does the word church here mean? "What is the case which the apostle here supposes ? Who are the unlearned and the wibelieinng f Vs. 24j 25. — "What is the design of these verses? What is meant by prophesying ? What is meant by convinced ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 91 that believeth not, or (one) unlearned, he is con- vinced of all, he is judged of all : 25 And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest ; and so falling down on (his) face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth. 2Q How is it then, brethren ? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an "What is meant by judged f In what sense are the secrets of the heart said to be made manifest ? What is the effect of this conviction ? How does this conviction lead its subjects to act to- wards others ? LESSON" XXIX.— Chapter XIV. Vs. 26-40. Special direction as to the mode of conducting their meetings, vs. 26-40. What is the general end to be aimed at ? V. 26. What were the directions as to the use of the gift of tongues ? Vs. 27, 28. What were the directions as to the use of the gift of prophecy ? Vs. 29-33. What were the directions as to women speaking ? Vs. 84, 35. How does the apostle enforce his directions ? Vs. 36-40. V. 26. — What is the force of the words " How is it then " ? What is meant here by a psalm, a doctrine, a tongue, an interpretation ? Wliy may not any person now, as in the times of 92 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. interpretation. Let all things be done unto edify- ing.^ 27 If any man speak in an (unknown) tongue, (let it be) by two, or at the most (by) three, and (that) by course ; and let one interpret. 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church ; and let him speak to him- self, and to God. 29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the others judge. 30 If (any thing) be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. 31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. the apostles, Avhen he feels the impulse to do it, rise and exercise his gifts in public ? What is the general rule laid down as to the mode of exercising these various gifts ? V. 27. — What are the special directions as to the use of the gift of tongues ? V. 28. — In what sense is the word cliurch here used? What is meant by speaking to God and to himself? What does this verse teach as to the nature of the gift of tongues ? Vs. 29, 30.— Who were prophets? What rules are prescribed to tliem ? In what sense were those prophets who did not speak, to judge ? What does the phrase, let the first hold his peace, here mean ? V. 31. — What is the design of this verse ? What is the reason here assigned for what is en- joined in the preceding verse ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 93 32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. 88 For God is not (the author) of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. 34 Let your women keep silence in the church- es : for it is not permitted unto them to speak ; but (they are commanded) to be under obedience, as also saith the law. 35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home : for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. 36 What ! came the word of God out from you ? or came it unto you only ? V. 32. — In what relation does this verse stand to verse 31 ? What is meant by the spirits of the prophets ? In what sense are the spirits of the prophets sub- ject to the prophets? V. 33.— What is the force oi for in this place ? What is the reason assigned in this verse for what is said in verse 32 ? V. 34. — With which verse should the clause, as in all the churches of the saints^ be connected ? What are the reasons for preferring connecting them with this verse ? What are women here forbidden to do ? What are the grounds of this prohibition ? V. 35. — What is enjoined in this verse ? What is the reason for the injunction ? F. 36. — What is the meaning of this verse ? In what sense is the expression, "Word of God," here used ? V. 37. — What does the word spiritual here mean ? What is the criterion here laid down by which to 94 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be igno- rant. 39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. 40 Let all things be done decently and in order. determine whether any man was an organ of the Spirit ? In w^hat other passages of Scripture is the same test prescribed ? What inference do Eomanists draw from such pas- What inference do Protestants draw from them ? To what do the words, the things ichich I lorite^ here refer ? To whom does the -word " Lord " here refer ? "What does this prove concerning the power of Christ ? V. 38. — "What is taught in this verse ? V. .39. — "What is enjoined here in relation to the two gifts treated of in this chapter ? V. 40. — What does the word rendered decently mean ? What do the words in order mean ? LESSON" XXX.— Chapter XY. Vs. 1-19. What is the subject of this chapter ? What is the design of vs. 1-11 ? What is the design of vs. 12-34? What is the design of vs. 35-58 ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 95 CHAPTER XV. 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand ; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that What class of persons in Corinth denied the doc- trine of the resurrection ? On what ground did that denial rest ? What is the design of vs. 1-3 ? By what arguments does the apostle prove the res- urrection of Christ ? What inference does Paul teach must follow if the resurrection of Christ be denied ? How does the resurrection of Christ secure that of his people ? When are the people of Christ to rise ? What event is to follow the resurrection of the be- lievers ? What other arguments in support of the doctrine of the resurrection of the dead are urged in vs. 29-54 ? Vs. 1, 2. — What is the force of the particle here rendered moreover f What does the word rendered / declare mean ? What does Paul here say concerning the gospel ? In what sense are believers now saved ? On what condition is their final salvation sus- pended ? What do the words expressed in our version by the word loliat mean, and with wiiat are they to be con- nected ? What does the word rendered in vain mean ? F. 3.— What is the force oi for ? 96 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. wliich I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures : 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the Scriptures : 5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve : 6 After that, he was seen of above five hun- dred brethren at once ; of whom the greater part What do the v,^ords Jirst of all mean ? "Whence did Paul receive what he preached ? What Avas the burden of his preaching ? What is meant by saying that Christ died fo?' our sins? How and where does the Old Testament teach that the Messiah was to die as a sacrifice for sin ? Y. 4. — What two things are asserted in this verse ? What passages in the Old Testament pi'edicted the resurrection of the Messiah ? V. 5. — By what kind of evidence does the apostle prove the fact that Christ rose from the dead ? On what ground does confidence in human testi- mony rest ? What are the conditions which are necessary to ren- der that testimony irresistible in producing con- viction ? By what collateral sources of evidence is the resur- rection of Christ confirmed ? To what manifestation of himself on the part of Christ to Cephas does the apostle here refer ? To what event does the last clause of the verse refer ? Why are the apostles called "the twelve," when they numbered only eleven ? V. 6. — When did Christ appear to the five hundred brethren ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 97 remain unto this present, but some are fallen 7 After that, he was seen of James ; then of all the apostles. 8 And last of all he \7as seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. 9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I perse- cuted the Church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am : and his grace which (was bestowed) upon me was not in vain ; but I laboured more abundantly than they all : yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. What gives special force to their testimony ? "Why is the death of the believer called a sleep ? V. 7. — Who was the James here meant ? To what event does the last clause refer ? V. 8, — "What do the words last of all here mean? "Why does the apostle speak of himself as one born out of due time ? V. 9. — In what sense does Paul call himself the least of the apostles ? "Why did he so regard himself ? V. 10. — ^What does the grace of God here mean ? "What does Paul mean by saying "that by grace I am what I am " ? In what sense did Paul labour more than all the apostles ? What does he mean by saying " not I, but the grace of God"? V. 11. — What are the connection and design of this verse ? 9 98 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 11 Therefore whether (it were) T or they, so we preach, and so ye believed. 12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead ? 13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen : 14 And if Christ be not risen, then (is) our preaching vain, and your faith (is) also vain. 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of Grod ; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ : whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. 16 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised : Vs. 12, 13. — What is the argument in this verse? How does the fact that Christ rose trom tlie dead prove that the dead are to rise ? V. 14. — What is the first consequence which the apostle shows mUvSt follow if Christ be not risen ? Why is the fact of Christ's resurrection essential to the validity of the gospel ? In what sense are preaching and faith vain if Christ be not risen ? V. 15. — ^What is the second consequence which flows from a denial of the resurrection of Christ ? What is the meaning of the phrase " false witnesses of God " ? Why does the denial of the fact that Christ rose involve a denial that the dead are to rise ? V. 16. — What is the purport of this verse ? F. 17. — What is the third consequence of the error in question ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 99 17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith (is) vain ; ye are yet in your sins. 18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. 19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. 20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, (and) become the first-fruits of them that slept. 21 For since by man (came) death, by man (came) also the resurrection of the dead. In what sense is the word here translated tain to be nnderRtood ? "What does the phrase, " to be in your sins," mean ? "Why are we yet in our sins, if Christ be not risen ? V. 18. — What is the fourth consequence of the de- nial of the resurrection of Christ ? What is meant by " falling asleep in Christ " ? In wh.at seiLse are men said in the Scriptures to perish 5 V. 19. — What further evil flows from rejecting the doctrine of the resurrection ? What are the diflerent methods of explaining the connection and force of the word only in this verse ? What does this verse teach ? LESSO]!T XXXI.— Chaptee XY. Ys. 20-34. V. 20. — What is the force of the words lut now ? In what sense is Christ said to be the first-fruits of them that slept ? ' y. 21. AVhat is the connection between this verse and verse 20 ? What is the force of the preposition rendered hy f What is the truth taught in this verse ? 100 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But every man in his own order : Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. 24 Then (eometh) the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father ; when he shall have put down all rule, and all au- thority and power. V. 22. — "Why was Adam the cause of death, and why is Christ the cause of life ? What is the nature of our union with Adam and with Christ? "What extent must be given to the word all in the latter clause of this verse ? By what arguments may it be proved that it must be restricted to the all who are in Christ ? "What does the word here rendered shall le made alive mean ? V. 23. — What does the word rendered order mean ? What is taught as to the order of the resurrection in this verse ? When are believers to rise ? V. 24. — What is the end here spoken of ? What are the reasons for assuming that it means the end of the world ? What are the 'objections to the assumption that it means the end of the resurrection ? What passages of the New Testament seem to con- tradict the doctrine that the resurrection of the righteous is to precede by a long period that of the resurrection of the wicked ? When is the end of the world to take place ? What kingdom is Christ to deliver up to the Father ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 101 25 For he must reign, till he hath put all ene- mies under his feet. 26 The last enemy (that) shall be destroyed (is) death. 27 For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith, All things are put under (him, it is) manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. 28 And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject Why is the first person of the Trinity cilled the Father ? "What are the different interpretations given to the last clause in this verse ? V. 25. — What is the connection between this verse and the preceding ? "Who is to put down the enemies of Christ ? How can those passages in which the Father is to subdue Christ's enemies, be reconciled with those in which Christ is said to do it himself? What is here meant by subduing ? V. 26. — In what sense is death the last enemy ? In what sense is death to be destroyed ? V. 27. — What is the connection of this verse with verse 26 ? What passage of Scripture is here quoted ? On what principle is Psalm 8 applied to Christ ? What extent of application is to be given to the words, all things, in this passage ? F. 28. — What is to occur when the work of re- demption is accomplished ? How is this verse parallel with verse 24 ? What is here meant by the word Son ? the second person of the Trinity ? or that person as incarnate ? 9* 102 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all. 29 Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all ? why are they then baptized for the dead ? 30 And why stand we in jeopardy every hour ? 31 I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily. What is the nature of the subjection here spoken of? How is this passage coneistent with the divinity of our Lord ? How can it be reconciled with the doctrine of the eternal sonsliip of the second person of the Trinity ; f,hat is, with the doctrine that that person as such is the Son of God ? In what sense is God, in distinction from Christ, to be all in all ? How may it be proved that this passage does not teach the final salvation of all intelligent creatures ? V. 29. — In what connection does this verse stand to what precedes ? What is tlie force of the word translated else ? What is the argument for the doctrine of the resur- rection here urged ? What are the different explanations of the baptism for the dead here mentioned ? F. 30. — What is the argument presented in this verse ? On what ground does the apostle assume that, if the dead do not rise, there is nothing worth living for ? F. 31. — What does the v^oriii protest mean? In what sense did Paul die daily ? What do the words rendered your rejoicing mean ? In what sense did Paul thus rejoice in Christ f QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 103 32 If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not ? let us eat and drink ; for to- morrow we die. 33 Be not deceived : evil communications cor- rupt good manners. 34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not ; for some have not the knowledge of God : I speak (this) to your shame. 35 But some (man) will say, How are the dead raised up ? and with what body do they come ? V. 32. — "What does the phrase afte7' the manner of men mean ? In what sense did Paul fight with beasts at Ephe- sus? V. 83. — In what connection does the warning here given stand to what precedes ? What does the w^ord rendered communications mean? What is the moral lesson here taught? Whence is the passage here quoted derived ? V. 84. — What does the word rendered awaTce mean ? What is meant by awaking to righteousness ? W^hat is the force of the clause, and sin not ? Why was there, in the case of the Corinthians, special need for the foregoing exhortation ? LESSON XXXII.— Chapter XV. Vs. 35-49. What is the design of the remainder of this chapter? AVliat appears to have been the great objection to the doctrine of the resurrection in the minds of the Corinthians ? How does the apostle meet that objection ? 104 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 36 (Thou) fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die : 37 And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other (grain) : 38 But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body. 39 All flesh (is) not the same flesh : but (there is) one (kind of) flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, (and) another of birds. 40 (There are) also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial : but the glory of the celestial (is) one, and the (glory) of the terrestrial (is) another. V. 35, — Does this verse present two distinct ques- tions, or the same question in two forms ? What are the questions which the apostle answers ? V. 36. — In what sense is the expression, " Thou fool," to be taken ? What is the point of the illustration here used ? In what sense does the seed die ? How is its dying the necessary condition of the growth of the plant ? How does the illustration here used imply the iden- tity between our present and future bodies ? Wherein is this identity to consist ? V. 87. — How is the first clause in this verse to be explained ? What is the point of the illustration here employed? V. 38. — ^What is the point intended to be illustrated in this verse ? V. 39. — How does this verse illustrate the subject in hand ? V. 40. — What is the force of this verse ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 105 41 (There is) one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars ; for (one) star differeth from (another) star in glory. 42 So also (is) the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorrup- tion : 43 It is sown in dishonour, it is raised in glory : it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power : 44 It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. 45 And so it is written, The first man Adam "What are the diiferent explanations given to the words, hodies celestial^ as here used ? V. 41. — How does this verse illustrate the subject of which the apostle is speaking ? V. 42. — How does the apostle here apply what he had said to the resurrection ? What is the false interpretation often given to this passage ? What is the point of difference between the present and future body presented in the last clause of this verse ? Vs. 43, 44. — What are the several points of differ- ence between our present and our future bodies pre- sented in these verses ? What is meant by a natural body ? What is meant by a spiritual body ? What are the different explanations given of the word spiritual as here used ? What is the force of the last clause of the verse ? V. 45. — What is this verse designed to prove ? 106 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. was made a living soul ; the last Adam (was made) a quickening spirit. 46 Howbeit that (was) not first which is spirit- ual, but that which is natural ; and afterward that which is spiritual. 47 The first man (is) of the earth, earthy : the second man (is) the Lord from heaven. 48 As (is) the earthy, such (are) they also that are earthy : and as (is) the heavenly, such (are) they also that are heavenly. 49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. "What is meant by saying that the first Adam was made a living soul ? How is this passage to be reconciled with the doc- trine that Adam was created immortal, and that death is the consequence of sin ? Why is Christ called the last Adam ? "What is meant by saying that Christ was made a quickening spirit ? When was he so made ? V. 46. — What is the meaning of this verse ? F. 47. — What application is here made of what is taught in v. 40 ? In what sense was Adam of the earth, and Christ of heaven ? What false doctrine did the early heretics draw from this verse ? V. 48. — What is taught in this verse ? V. 49. — Does this verse contain an exhortation or declare a truth ? What is the objection to the doctrine of the resur- rection which this verse is designed to obviate ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 107 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God ; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. 51 Behold, I. shew you a mystery ; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 5:2 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump : for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. LESSON XXXIIL— Chaptee XV. Ys. 50-58. V. 50. — What are the different interpretations given to the words, " This I say," in this connection ? What do the ^vovds Jlesh and Mood here mean ? What do they mean in other parts of Scriptures, aa in Gal. 1. 10, and in Heb. 2. 14? What is here meant by the kingdom of God ? What does that phrase elsewhere mean ? What is the design of the last clause of the verse ? What is the truth taught in this verse ? V. 51.— What is the scriptural sense of the word mystery ? What is the mystery or revealed truth which Paul here declares ? What is the peculiar difnculty in th"^ verse ? Wliat are the different methods suggested to obviate that diflBculty? How may" it be shown that this verse does not imply tluit the apostles expected to survive the second advent of Christ? How far did inspiration render the sacred writers infallible ? F. 52.— What is here taught of the change of which the apostle speaks ? What is meant by the last trumpet ? What is meant by the trumpet sounding ? 108 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 53 For this corruptible must put ou incorrup- tion, and this mortal (must) put on immortality. 5i So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 death, where (is) thy sting ? grave, where (is) thy victory ? 56 The sting of death (is) sin ; and the strength of sin (is) the law. 57 But thanks (be) to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. When, according to this verse, is the resurrection to occur ? What change shall believers experience who are alive Avhen Christ comes ? V. 53. — What is the design of this verse ? What is the reason why believers must experience the change in question ? V. 54. — What is to follow the resurrection ? In what sense is death to be swallowed up ? What is the meaning of the words here translated in mctory ? V. 55. — Under what figure is death here repre- sented ? What is the meaning of the word translated grave ? To what passage of the Old Testament does the apostle here refer ? V. 56. — In what sense is sin the sting of death ? Why does sin give death its power to injure ? In what sense is the law the strength of sin ? What reasons does the apostle elsewhere give why the law is the strength of sin ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 109 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stead- fast, uumoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your la- bour is not in vain in the Lord. CHAPTER XYL 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. V, 57. — ^What is the victory here spoken of ? How does Christ give us the victory ? In what sense did Christ satisfy the law ? How does he deliver us from the power of death and the grave ? V. 68. — "What is the connection between this verse and what precedes ? What is the practical inference which Paul draws from the doctrine of the resurrection ? "What is meant by the work of the Lord ? LESSON XXXIV.— Chaptee XVI. Vs. 1-9. "What is the subject of the first paragraph of this chapter, vs. 1-9 ? "What are the contents of the other paragraphs, vs. 10-14, vs. 15-20, vs. 21-24? For whom was the collection here spoken of to be made? What special reason may be assigned why the saints in Jerusalem were more in need than other be- lievers ? V. 1. — ^In what other passages of his epistles does 10 110 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 2 Upon the first (day) of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as (God) hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. 3 And when I come, whomsoever ye shall ap- prove by (your) letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. 4 And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me. the apostle exhort his readers to make collections for the poor in Jerusalem ? What is the force of the words, " as I have given order " ? What is the force of the words " So do ye" ? F. 2. — What are the three rules which the apostle lays down in reference to these collections ? What is the literal meaning of the words rendered first day of the week f What are the meaning and usage of the Hebrew word Sabbath ? On what grounds do Christians observe the first day of the week as the Sabbath ? What is the force of the words let emry one of you ? What is meant by the words lay hy him ? What are the reasons in favour of the opinion that the money was to be handed in every Sabbath ? V. 3. — ^Wliat was to be done with the money thus collected, i. e. who was to receive it ? With what are the words with letters to be con- nected ? Why did Paul himself decline to receive the money? F. 4. — What do the words rendered, if it "be meet, mean? What was the plan of Paul's journey, Acts 19-21 ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. Ill 5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia : for I do pass through Mace- donia. 6 And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go. 7 For I will not see you now by the way ; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. 8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. On what did his going to Jerusalem with the Co- rinthian messengers depend ? V. 5. — What w^as the apostle's original plan about visiting Corinth, as stated in 2 Cor. 1. 15, 16 ? What is the plan which he here announces ? What is the force of the present tense, / do pass, in this instance ? To what error has a misunderstanding of the force of these words led ? V. 6. — Where was Paul when he wrote his second epistle to the Corinthians ? How long did he remain in Corinth when on this journey he reached that city ? What is the meaning of the words rendered hHng me on my journey ? Why did Paul wish to receive this favour at the hands of the Corinthians ? V. 7. — What is the connection of the word now in this verse ? What led Paul to change his plan, and to write to the Corinthians instead of immediately visiting them ? Who is meant by the word Lord in the latter clause of the verse ? What does this prove as to the divinity of Christ ? 112 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and (there are) many adversaries. 10 Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear : for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also (do.) 11 Let no man therefore despise him : but con- duct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me : for I look for him with the brethren. 12 As touching (our) brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren : but his will was not at all to come at this time ; Vs. 8, 9. — "What were the reasons which induced the apostle to remain for a while longer at Ephesus ? How long did he remain there ? "What is meant by an effectual door f Who were Paul's principal opponents in Ephesus ? What class of persons opposed him in Corinth ? LESSON XXXY.— Chapter XVI. Vs. 10-24. Y. 10.— What is related in Acts 19. 22 of the mis- sion of Timothy ? Whom, at a later period, did Paul send to Co- rinth? How did Paul wish the Corinthians to receive Timothy ? By what consideration did he enforce his exhor- tation ? V. 11. — Why did the apostle apprehend that the Corinthians might despise Timothy ? What do the words conduct Mm forth here mean ? Who were the brethren mentioned in the latter part of this verse ? F. 12.— What did Paul wish Apollos to do ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 113 but he will come when he shall have convenient time. 13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 14 Let all your things be done with charity. 15 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first-fruits of Achaia, and (that) they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints.) 16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with (us), and laboureth. 17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus : for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. Vs. 18, 14. — What is included in the exhortation to watch ? What is included in the exhortation to stand fast ? What is included in the exhortation quit you lihe men? What is included in the exhortation l)e strong ? What is the force of the last exhortation contained in these verses ? Vs. 15, 16. — ^How is this passage to be reconciled with Eom. 16. 5 ? > What is meant by addicting themselves to the minis- tering of the saints ? What are the Corinthians here exhorted to do ? What is the ground of the exhortation ? V. 17 — Who were the persons mentioned in this verse ? Why was Paul glad to see them ? What is meant by the expression, " what was lack- ing on your part " ? 114 QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours : therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. 19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. 20 All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with a holy kiss. 21 The salutation of (me) Paul with mine own hand. 22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema. Maranatha. 23 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (be) ^ with you. V. 18. — In what geographical sense is the word Asia here used ? What is the meaning of the word salute ? "What is the force of the words in the Lord ? Who were Aquila and Priscilla ? In what sense is the word church used in this verse ? Y. 20. — Who are here meant by all the brethren f To what eastern custom does the latter clause of this verse refer ? V. 21. — How was Paul accustomed to authenticate his epistles ? V. 22, — How much of this epistle did the apostle write with his own hand ? V. 23. — On what grounds does our obligation to love Christ rest ? What does the word anathema mean ? What do the words maranatha mean ? QUESTIONS ON I. CORINTHIANS. 115 24 My love (be) with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. H The first (epistle) to the Corinthians was written from Philippi by Stephanas, and For- tunatus, and Achaicus, and Timotheus. How does this solemn denunciation prove the divin- ity of our blessed Lord ? V. 24. — What is the concluding salutation ? "What is meant by love in Christ Jesus ? THE END. Date Due ^ 1 6 *ii *I"WIW m^f ^ Princeton jllllll' 1 1012 01210 8595