1 Corinthians 11 - Introduction

1CORINTHIANS-chapter 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

OUTLINE AND COMMENTARY-MARK DUNAGAN

I. OUTLINE OF CHAPTER 11:

I. Commendation: 1 Corinthians 11:2

II. Women (and Men) and the Head Covering: 1 Corinthians 11:3-16

III. Selfishness/Division/Abuse of the Lord's Supper: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

II. INTRODUCTION:

Chapter s 11-14 discuss. variety of topics related to the public assembly of the Church. (a) 1 Corinthians 11:2-16: Praying, Prophesying and the Covering. (b) 1 Corinthians 11:17-34: Abuses of the Lord's Supper. (c) 1 Corinthians 12:1-1 Corinthians 14:40: The misuse of Spiritual Gifts.

I. INTRODUCTION TO THIS SECTION:

'The Cor. Church had written self-complacently, expecting the Apostles commendation upon its report (1 Corinthians 11:2). In reply Paul has just pointed out one serious irregularity, which might indeed be put down to ignorance (1 Corinthians 11:3). No such excuse is possible in regard to the disorders he has now to speak of, which are reported to him on evidence that he cannot discredit. (1 Corinthians 11:18)...Such behaviour he certainly cannot praise.' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 876)