1 Corinthians 11:18
First of all, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 11:18?

2. How can we address "divisions among you" in our church community today?

3. What causes divisions in the church according to 1 Corinthians 11:18?

4. How does 1 Corinthians 11:18 relate to Jesus' teachings on unity?

5. What practical steps promote unity and reduce divisions in our congregation?

6. How can we discern and address the root causes of church divisions?

7. What divisions were present in the Corinthian church according to 1 Corinthians 11:18?

8. How does 1 Corinthians 11:18 address the issue of church unity?

9. What historical context led to the divisions mentioned in 1 Corinthians 11:18?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 11?

11. Which church is considered the true one?

12. What is taking communion unworthily?

13. How should we reconcile Paul's instruction for women to remain silent in church (1 Corinthians 14:34-35) with modern views on gender equality?

14. If Jesus is the foundation of the church in other parts of the New Testament, why does Matthew 16:18 single out Peter's role, and how is that not inconsistent?
Discussion Questions
1. What are some practical ways you can contribute to unity within your local church?

2. How does understanding the cultural and historical context of the Corinthian church help us address divisions in the modern church?

3. In what ways can church leaders effectively address and resolve divisions within the congregation?

4. How does the prayer of Jesus in John 17 for unity among believers challenge your personal approach to relationships within the church?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced division in a church setting. How might applying the principles from 1 Corinthians 11:18 have changed the outcome?1. How does Paul's discussion on headship apply to the modern-day church?

2. What do you understand by the concept of following traditions in the church?

3. How do we ensure our conduct during worship is appropriate and respectful?

4. What does the practice of the Lord's Supper mean to you?

5. How should we approach the Lord's Supper in light of Paul's warnings?

6. How can we cultivate unity and mutual respect during communal gatherings?

7. What are some of the ways we can examine ourselves before partaking in the Lord's Supper?

8. How does Paul's discussion on the distinctions between men and women in worship relate to your cultural or societal context?

9. In what ways can the church address issues of division and selfishness during communal gatherings?

10. How can we, as individuals and as a church community, ensure we are following Christ's example?

11. What do the concepts of headship and authority mean in your personal life?

12. How can we balance tradition with progress in the church?

13. How can Paul's discussion on propriety in worship inform our church's policies and practices?

14. How can we apply Paul's teachings on the Lord's Supper in our Christian walk?

15. What lessons can we learn from Paul's rebuke of the Corinthians' behavior during the Lord's Supper?

16. How should the concept of headship influence our relationships within the Christian community?

17. In what ways can the Lord's Supper foster unity in a diverse church community?

18. What steps can we take to ensure we are observing the Lord's Supper in a worthy manner?

19. How can Paul's admonitions in this chapter be applied to other aspects of Christian life and conduct?

20. What does self-examination look like in a practical sense before partaking in the Lord's Supper?

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