1 Corinthians Questions

Text: 1 Corinthians chapter 1[please read the text & answer the questions below]

1. List the terms used for the brethren in Corinth from verse 2.

2. What had resulted from the grace of God being given to the Corinthian church?

3. In the NKJV, the words "confirm" and "confirmed" are used in verses 6 and 8. Be prepared to discuss their meaning(s) and how this applies to Christians. Is this the same way that denominations apply these words?

4. How does Paul describe unity among brethren?

5. What was causing the divisions among the brethren at Corinth?

6. What aspect of baptism was Paul minimizing, as far as its importance and why was he making this point?

7. What focus did Jesus send Paul for pertaining to salvation?

8. What is the "message of the cross" to those who are perishing? What is it to those who are being saved? What is the reason for the message of the cross having different effects on different people?

9. From verses 22-24, could nationality affect how one would view the preaching of "Christ crucified"? Should one’s nationality affect one’s acceptance of this message?

10. What is wiser than men and what is stronger than men?

11. Read verses 26-29 and think about other examples (from the world or from other scriptures) where man’s wisdom is proven foolish from God’s standpoint.

12. What did Christ become for us and how did He do this?

13. How should we view our spiritual successes (or glories)?