Mission
Also called an imperishable crown, Paul states that we are to "run the race" in our service to God with discipline and effort so that we may obtain this
What is a prize?
Paul uses this as an analogy to describe the different roles we can play in the Church
What is the human body?
Though you may speak with the tongues of men and of angels, without love, your speech can only be compared to these noisy sounds
Depending on the translation, what are a sounding brass, noisy gong, or clanging cymbal?
This is made futile if Christ did not rise from the grave and defeat death
What is our faith?
While Romans is primarily a book of Christian doctrine, 1 Corinthians is primarily a book of Christian practices. Rather than gaining knowledge of God, this is the main purpose of the epistle
What is anything close to "transforming our lives"/"addressing sin"/"growing in spiritual maturity"?
Monkey see, monkey do: to demonstrate that making disciples is part of living on mission, the Corinthians were boldly instructed to do this to Paul, just as Paul does this to Christ
What is "imitate"?
Here are two examples of traits which might get confused with spiritual gifts even though they are not
What are any two of the following: being smart, being good at sports, having money, being popular/having influence, having a fancy job title, etc.?
This was the primary example we discussed for demonstrating that godly love does not behave rudely
What is refusing to say or laugh at crude jokes?
This agricultural term is used to describe Jesus, as his resurrection comes before any others and sets the example for all believers
What is "firstfruits"?
By providing gentle yet stern correction to the Corinthian church and by urging them towards greater obedience and purpose, Paul has masterfully demonstrated this particular gift of the Spirit
What is exhortation?
Whether we eat or drink, or whatever we do, we are to do it for this
What is the glory of God?
These are five examples of spiritual gifts
What are any five of: evangelism, teaching, exhortation, administration, leadership, pastoring, discernment, wisdom, knowledge, faith, giving, service, helps, or mercy?
These Greek words for love describe God-like, unconditional love & love for a fellow brother and are together the primary subject of Chapter 13
What is ἀγάπη (agape) and φιλέω (phileo)?
In our current state, resurrection is not a one-time action. This particular aspect of salvation best describes our on-going state of being made alive
What is sanctification?
After completing a study of any large portion of scripture, this process is vital for summarizing what was learned and how we have been changed
What is synthesis?
Living on mission is more than just explicitly sharing the gospel with someone, in fact, this specific act of fellowship is mentioned in five of the sixteen chapters of 1 Corinthians
What is eating/having a meal with others?
Both the Corinthian church and modern day churches have misused spiritual gifts to become "puffed up". Paul outlines that we are only using our gifts appropriately if they do this
What is edify/build up the Church?
The Bible denounces culture's emphasis on love-at-first-sight, the idea of "falling out of love" when times are tough, and defining how much we love someone based on our emotions. In summary, love is one of these.
What is a choice/action?
Other than explaining the significance of Christ rising from the dead and his promise to return, this is the very last thing we should do when sharing the gospel with an unbeliever and is often forgotten
What is ask if they want to place their faith in the work of Christ? (or some equivalent)
After wishing for 1) the grace of Jesus and 2) his own love for the Corinthians to be present, this is the last word Paul fittingly writes in the epistle
What is "amen"?
We may have to exercise this when coming up with ways to stay on mission, especially when it is not immediately obvious how to do so. Having it is also one way in which we bear the image of God
What is creativity?
We are at our best when these three concepts agree with one another. They are defined as 1) the way we serve the Church, 2) what we are supernaturally good at, and 3) what we must do in obedience
Whare are "role/job", "spiritual gift", and "commandment" (credit will be given if 2/3 are right)
A profound, three-word response based on a verse in 1 John 4, this is the reason that real love conquers all, outlasts all, is supernaturally patient, and is immutably selfless
What is "God is love"?
Adam is considered a [blank] of Christ, in that he represents the first mortal man whose actions brought death to all men while Jesus demonstrates himself the first immortal man whose actions brought life to all men
What is "type" of Christ?
1 Corinthians more directly applies to our lives as Christians now in comparison to some other portions of scripture. This is largely because it was written in this particular dispensation/era, the same one we are in now
What is the "Church Age"?