1 Corinthians Chapter 5 & 6

Something to consider.

Why do you suppose Paul just spent the first 4 chapter of 1 Corinthians discussing mostly theological matters?

Read 1 Corinthinians 5:1-8

1. What was the society and the church like ?

2. Verse 2-5 How is Paul's strategy designed to bring health to the church and the individual?

Read 5:9-13

Why is tolerating and associating with immoral people in the church more dangerous than keeping company with immoral people in secular society?


Read 6:1-11

What are the guidlines for dealing with disputes between Christians?

Why does he warn us of being decieved in verse 9


Read 6:12-20

How do the ideas found in these verse contrast with a modern view of our bodies?

1 Corinthians 3:5-23

Please read the above text. If you have time, answer a ? or two.




What 2 illustrations does Paul use to describe himself and Apollos? ( vv. 6-9, 10-15)




In each of these 2 illustrations what does Paul compare the church to?




Verse 5, What task have you been given in the garden of God's church?



3:10-15. How is the church like a building under construction?




What does it mean to be careful how one builds? ( 10-11)

John the Baptist

I was reading in John the other day, and I came across something interesting? In chapter 1 we are introduced to John the Baptist. In 1:27 He says he is not even worthy to untie the shoe of Jesus. Remember John the baptist was sent to "pave the way" for Jesus. He had his disciples and was out baptising people with water. In chapter 3 :28, he says" I am not the Christ, but have been sent ahead of Him." In 3:30, he says something interesting," He must increase, but I must decrease". I have to admit, if you would have asked me who's quote that was, I might have said Paul. This got me to thinking, In my life do I recognize that ever so important reality? " I must decrease, and He must increase" Our lives are intended to glorify God, to spread His word and be used to grow His Kingdom. I, we, must do what we can to ensure we are decreased. We need to always be "redirecters". as was John the Baptist. He was "sent ahead", as in a way we are as well. We are Christ's ambassadors. What am I doing, what are you doing, that might "decrease yourself" as such that Christ is "increased"?

Pastor Greg

1 Corinthians 2:1-3:4

Please read the passages and look at some or all of the ?'s. An in depth study of all of the ?'s is not necessary. We just would like opportunity for group discussion.

? of the week
Has Christianity challenged you to think differently?

Ch. 2 1-5

Why did Paul not rely on his communication skills?

Have we sold out in any way in the way we choose to spread the gospel?

Ch 2 6-16

How is God's wisdom different than ours? And what does Paul mean by " hidden wisdom" ?

How could we know or understand something that was hidden ?

How does the person without the Spirit differ from the one with the Spirit?

Ch 3 1-4
Even though the Corinthians had the Spirit, why could they not be considered spiritual?


Based on the passage 2:1-3:4, how would you define spiritual maturity?