Catechesis at All Souls

Epiphany 2025

Dwelling in Christ Together: A Study of I Corinthians

The church at Corinth was beset with scandal, factions, and sin. At the root of it all, was pride and immaturity. Many of those in the congregation thought they had it right: on doctrine, on the role of wealth and class, what ”correct” worship consisted of, and which leader was the best teacher to follow. A gnostic emphasis on “being spiritual” had led to immorality.

Does any of this sound familiar? 

Yes, the issues facing the church today are not dissimilar from those encountered by the Corinthians. In 1 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul shows us how to address the myriad of issues that threaten both the unity and mission of the church through the lens of the gospel.

Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth remains a highly practical and applicable epistle that has classic expressions of important theological themes. Throughout our series we will discuss not only  the historical and cultural context of ancient Corinth and the specific issues they were encountering;  but also the specific ways in which the church today and All Souls specifically can learn and be strengthened in Christ through Paul’s exhortation.


Schedule

January 12

Unified in God’s Wisdom:
I Corinthians 1–2:13
Video
Audio
Handout

Patrick Egan

January 19

Mind, Master, and Mysteries:
I Corinthians 2:14–4:21
Video
Audio
Handout

Aaron Hill

January 26

Annual Parish Meeting

February 2

Copulation Codes:
I Corinthians 5:1–7:40
Video
Audio
Handout

Fr James Arcadi

February 9

Eating & Drinking to God’s Glory:
I Corinthians 8; 10; 11:1, 17–34
Video
Audio
Handout

Dcn Mary Baker

February 16

The Purpose of the Body:
I Corinthians 9; 11:2–16; 12–13
Video
Audio
Handout

Aaron Hill

February 23

Speaking with the Spirit:
I Corinthians 14:1–15:28
Video
Audio
Handout

Laura Howard

March 2

Unified in Bodily Resurrection:
I Corinthians 15:29–16:24
Video
Audio
Handout

Patrick Egan