In what order does Paul answer the Corinthians' questions?
Paul answers the Corinthians' questions in the order that they were written in their letter. He addresses each item sequentially, as shown by phrases like 'Now concerning the things whereof you wrote unto me' in chapter 7 and 'Now concerning spiritual things' in chapter 12, dealing with one problem after another.
Les explains that Paul seemingly received a letter from the Corinthian congregation containing a whole list of questions. Les compares this to his own practice: when someone writes with several questions, he answers them in the order they were written. Les believes Paul did exactly the same in 1 Corinthians. In chapter 7, verse 1, Paul says, 'Now concerning the things whereof you wrote unto me,' and then deals with one problem after another as they had listed them. When Paul comes to chapter 12, he starts the same way: 'Now concerning spiritual things,' indicating another question from their letter. Thus Paul covers each question in sequence, by inspiration.