I Corinthians 1:1-16

The church at Corinth came into being in 51 A.D. after Paul visited the city and testified in the synagogue that Jesus was the Messiah. While some Jews believed, response among the Gentiles of the city was far greater and many were baptized (Acts 18:5-8). Paul ministered in Corinth for 18 months. His first epistle to the Corinthians was written from Ephesus in 55 A.D., more than two years after his departure…