Paul wrote letters to early Christian communities to provide guidance on spiritual matters. He explained in his first letter to the Corinthians that there are many spiritual gifts given by God's spirit. Paul used the image of the body to describe the church, emphasizing that though members have different roles, all are important for the whole. Paul wrote to build up and instruct the early churches.

1. Chapter 17 QuizBy Rhea, Grace, Lawson, Meg, Lindsey

2. 1. Explain Paul’s letter to the Corinthians.A:There are many spiritual gifts and the spirit gives them to us.

3. 2. What image did Paul use to describe the church and why?A: A Body, because of the many different parts

4. 3. Why did Paul write letters to early Church communities.