In order to remove difficulties from the mind of an objector, St. Paul discusses the kind of body which we shall have at the Resurrection. He shows by analogies from nature (a) that God is able to effect the transformation of a seed-grain into a new product, and can therefore transform us while retaining a connection between our present and future body; (b) that God is able to create a variety of embodiments, and can therefore give us a higher embodiment than we now possess. There will be a spiritual body adapted to the spiritual world, as truly as our natural body is adapted to life in this world. Thus the gospel is truly a gospel for the body as well as for the spirit. Our whole personality will be saved, and nothing will be discarded (xv. 35-58). St. Paul concludes with an order for the collection of alms on behalf of the faithful in Jerusalem, and says that he hopes to come soon to Corinth. After some personal matters, he characteristically appends with his own hand a curse on those who do not love the Lord, and a prayer and loving message for the faithful. ANALYSIS Salutation, thanksgiving (i. 1-9). (1) Evils in the Church: i. 10-vi. 20.--Sectarianism. This is rebuked on the ground that all the apostles, etc., are working for one end, and all their power is God's. Christ is supreme over all (i. 10-iv. 21). Incest. The Church is to deliver the sinner to Satan (the severest form of excommunication). St. Paul mentions a previous warning not to associate with immoral Christians (v.). {142} Going to law with a Christian in the pagan courts is rebuked. Warning against profligacy (vi.). (2) Answers to a letter from the Corinthians: vii. 1-xi. 1.--Marriage and celibacy. It is well to avoid marriage. But the married must not separate. Under present circumstances, the apostle would prefer others to be unencumbered as he is (vii.). Food offered to idols. Christian liberty (viii.). St. Paul's example in not claiming one's own rights (ix.). Danger of thinking that we stand. We are "one bread," and must seek each other's good (x.-xi. 1). (3) Other evils in the Church: xi. 2-34.--Women to be covered. Conduct at the Eucharist and the Agapé. An account of the institution of the Eucharist. (4) Answer to a question concerning spiritual gifts: xii.-xiv.--Unity in diversity (xii.). Charity the greatest gift (xiii.). Prophesying and tongues compared (xiv.). (5) Vindication of the Resurrection: xv.--The evidence for Christ's resurrection.[2] The nature of our resurrection. (6) Some directions and personal details: xvi.