The Macrostructures of the Discourses in 1 Corinthians
Discourse 1 (1:10-4:17):
I appeal to you to avoid division and strife due to
following men (Paul, Apollos, and Cephas), for such boasting
is due to the wisdom of men, but in God's wisdom they are
servants of Christ.
Discourse 2 (4:18-6:20):
Flee fornication and lawsuits with one another, and deliver
an incestuous fornicator to Satan.
Discourse 3 (7:1-40):
Let everyone remain in the marital status in which he was
when called, but it is not a sin to get married if an
unmarried person cannot control his passions.
Discourse 4 (8:1-11:1):
Do not eat meat offered to idols in an idol's temple, for
this is not a right but idolatry and can lead a weak brother
into sin; but eat meat bought at the meat market or at a
friend's dinner without asking any questions.
Discourse 5 (11:2-16):
A man ought not cover his head when he prays or prophesies,
but a woman should.
Discourse 6 (11:17-34):
When you meet to eat the Lord's Supper, wait for one another
and remember the body and blood of the Lord.
Discourse 7 (12:1-14:40):
Seek spiritual gifts, especially prophecy, which builds up
the church, but above all, show love.
Discourse 8 (15:1-58):
Just as Christ was raised from the dead, so you should
believe that Christians will be raised at His coming with a
spiritual body.
Discourse 9 (16:1-11):
Every Sunday let each of you put something aside and store
it up for the contribution for the saints at Jerusalem. I
will come after Pentecost, and Timothy will come now.
Discourse 10 (16:12):
Apollos will not come now.
Conclusion (16:13-18):
Be subject to and acknowledge those workers who have devoted
themselves to the service of the saints.