Paul expresses astonishment that believers litigate against one another before unbelieving judges when they are destined to judge the world and angels, urging them rather to suffer wrong. He catalogs sins that exclude from the kingdom of God, then elevates the discussion to the body's significance as a member of Christ and temple of the Holy Spirit, commanding them to flee fornication and glorify God in their bodies.
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The Temple
View on MapThe Temple in Jerusalem was the permanent house of worship built by Solomon on Mount Moriah. Destroyed by Babylon, it was rebuilt by Zerubbabel and later greatly expanded by Herod. Jesus taught in the Temple courts, cleared it of merchants, and predicted its destruction, which occurred in 70 AD.
Position in Book
DivisionsChapters 1-4
Moral IssuesChapters 5-6
Sexual immorality, lawsuits, body as temple.
MarriageChapters 7
Food and FreedomChapters 8-10
Worship OrderChapters 11-14
ResurrectionChapters 15
ConclusionChapters 16