I Corinthians 11, Introduction (Part 47)

Conclusion—10:31-11:1

• The ultimate aim of all conduct—10:31

• The intermediate aim of all conduct—10:32-33: 1) Considering all men—v. 32; 2) Considering individual men—v. 33

• The concrete example of all conduct—11:1

Problems of worship—Chapters 11-14

• Behavior of women in the church—1:1-16

• The observance of the Lord’s Table—11:17-34

• The use of gifts—12:1-14:40

Understanding the covering—11:1-6

• Veil/shawl—or . . .

• Hair

• It doesn’t really matter because the principles are the same

Three considerations

1. Existing conditions

2. Existing problem

3. Eternal principles

Observations in the text (Chapter 11)

• Condition—disorder in worship

• Manifestation--women did not cover their head

• Principle—recognize the concept of authority

In other words . . .

• The conditions are the constant

• The manifestation is the variable

• The principles are the constant

Or . . .

• The condition is the setting for truth

• The manifestation is the vehicle for teaching truth

• The principles are the result