1 Corinthians
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
Paul
What is the purpose of our Spiritual gifts?
The gifts are given in order to contribute to the common good of others.
What is one reason that God comforts us?
So we can comfort others with the comfort we receive from Him.
By faith in Christ
What is the theme of Ephesians?
The unity of believers in Christ.
What is the theme of 1 Corinthians?
Believers are the temple of God, indwelt by His Spirit.
How does Paul's words in 10:23-33 relate to Jesus' command to "love your neighbor as yourself"?
If we really love others we will be careful not to offend them and cause them to stumble in their Christian walk.
Godly sorrow results in repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret: worldly sorrow leads to death.
If the law cannot justify a person, then what was it's purpose?
The law was given to people because of their sin, and in order to lead them toward Christ, who was to come later.
What does it mean to be blessed "in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ"?
Because of Christ we have access to everything heaven has to offer: salvation, love of God, and the power to live lives pleasing to Him.
Why can unbelievers not accept and understand the Bible?
They do not have the Holy Spirit, so they cannot understand biblical truth.
What are strongholds and how can we destroy them?
What is the meaning of the metaphor about reaping and sowing?
Those who attempt to please their "sinful nature" will be destroyed, while those who do good and please God will be rewarded.
Explain both the uselesness and value of good works.
Our salvation is based on grace, not good works. However, we are created to do good works.
Explain the metaphor about "milk" and "solid food." What is Paul saying about the believers in Corinth?
Paul is saying he gave the Corinthians the MILK- the basic teachings fo the gospel, but he couldn't give them SOLID FOOD - because the deeper lessons would only benefit those who were more mature in their Christian walk.
What did God answer Paul when he asked Him to take away Paul's "thorn in the flesh"?
His grace is sufficient to and His power is perfected in human weakness.
What does Paul say about why his teaching should be believed?
Because he has received the gospel from Jesus Christ and not from men.
What attributes of God does the new self manifest?
righteousness and holiness
What does Paul mean by "a way out" in 1 Corinthians 10:13? Why do you think many believers memorize this verse?
God is able to show a believer how to meet temptation without giving into the temptation. Believers memorize this verse to remind them to call upon the Lord for help in times of temptation.
What is Paul's attitude toward his weaknesses?
He is grateful for them because he is relying on God makes him strong in God's power.
What is the theme of Galatians?
We are justified and we receive the Holy Spirit by grace through faith not by works of the law.
Why are we to put on the full armor of God?
So that, we can "take our stand against the devil's schemes, "Resisting temptation through the strength we have in Christ."