1 Corinthians (Adults)

Chapter 3

Lesson written by Murray and Beth Wade

1 Corinthians Questions

Text: 1 Corinthians chapter 3 [please read the text & answer the questions below]

 

1. Define the words "spiritual" and "carnal".

 

 

 

2. What did Paul feed the Corinthians and why?

 

 

 

3. What three things were among the Corinthians that indicated they were carnal?

 

 

 

4. What was causing the disputes and divisions among them?

 

 

 

5. How does Paul describe the role and importance of ministers like himself and Apollos? How will they be rewarded?

 

 

 

6. In verse 9 Paul describes himself and Apollos as "God's fellow workers" and the Corinthians as "God's field" and "God's building". Please explain how these terms describe our relationship and work in the Lord.

 

 

 

7. What is the foundation on which we build (see Ephesians 2:19-22)?

 

 

 

8. In verses 12-15, Paul refers to different materials that may be used to build on the foundation. In a spiritual sense, what do these represent and what will happen to them?

 

 

 

9. What is the temple of God referring to in verses 16-17? How does this relate to Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:15-20, 12:12-31, and 2 Corinthians 6:14-18?

 

 

 

 

 

10. What is the point being made in verses18-23? Does this apply to us today?