1 Corinthians 3:4
For when one of you says, "I follow Paul," and another, "I follow Apollos," are you not mere men?
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 3:4?

2. How does 1 Corinthians 3:4 address divisions within the church today?

3. What does "I follow Paul" reveal about early church leadership challenges?

4. How can we apply 1 Corinthians 3:4 to promote unity in our congregation?

5. What other scriptures emphasize unity over division among believers?

6. How does allegiance to leaders hinder spiritual growth, according to 1 Corinthians 3:4?

7. How does 1 Corinthians 3:4 address divisions within the church?

8. What does 1 Corinthians 3:4 reveal about spiritual maturity?

9. How does 1 Corinthians 3:4 challenge personal allegiance to church leaders?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 3?

11. What does the Bible say about Christian cliques?

12. Doesn’t 1 Corinthians 3:19, by labeling worldly wisdom as foolishness, promote anti-intellectualism and conflict with biblical passages that encourage knowledge?

13. What causes and cures church splits?

14. What does the Bible say about celebrity pastors?
Discussion Questions
1. What are some modern examples of divisions within the church that mirror the situation in Corinth, and how can we address them?

2. How can we ensure that our allegiance remains with Christ rather than becoming overly attached to specific church leaders or denominations?

3. In what ways can we promote unity within our local church community, especially when disagreements arise?

4. How does understanding the role of church leaders as servants of Christ impact our view of leadership and authority in the church?

5. Reflect on your own spiritual maturity. How can you grow in recognizing and overcoming any tendencies toward factionalism or division in your faith community?1. How does Paul's critique of the Corinthian church challenge your current level of spiritual maturity?

2. What does this chapter teach us about unity and division within the church?

3. How do the roles of Paul and Apollos inform our understanding of spiritual leadership?

4. What does it mean for us to be co-workers in God's service?

5. How do you understand the metaphor of the church as God's building?

6. What implications does this building metaphor have for our personal spiritual lives and our role in the church?

7. How can you ensure that your work for God stands the test of fire?

8. How does the concept of divine judgement and rewards influence your service to God?

9. How does Paul's metaphor of believers as God's temple affect your self-understanding and your daily conduct?

10. How do you reconcile the call to see all things as ours in Christ with the everyday challenges and sufferings of life?

11. What does it mean to value God's wisdom over worldly wisdom?

12. How can we live out the truth that God's Spirit dwells within us in our day-to-day life?

13. How can we promote unity within our local church communities?

14. What materials (in terms of actions, attitudes, and motivations) are you using to build your life on the foundation of Christ?

15. How can we nurture spiritual maturity within ourselves and others?

16. How does recognizing ourselves as God's temple influence our decisions and behaviors?

17. What does it mean in a practical sense to be a servant through whom others come to believe?

18. How does the theme of accountability in this chapter speak to your personal experiences?

19. How can we balance the truth of being God's temple with the reality of human frailties and imperfections?

20. How can the teachings in this chapter shape our response to disunity and divisions in today's churches?

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