1 Corinthians 3:5
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 3:5?

2. How does 1 Corinthians 3:5 emphasize the role of God's servants in ministry?

3. What does "the Lord has assigned to each" teach about divine purpose?

4. How can we apply the concept of being "servants" in our daily lives?

5. How does this verse connect with Ephesians 4:11-12 on spiritual gifts?

6. What steps can you take to fulfill your God-given role in the church?

7. What role do Paul and Apollos play according to 1 Corinthians 3:5 in God's plan?

8. How does 1 Corinthians 3:5 challenge the idea of personal spiritual leadership?

9. Why does 1 Corinthians 3:5 emphasize God over human leaders in spiritual growth?

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

11. What does the Bible say about celebrity pastors?

12. What does the Bible say about worshiping pastors?

13. Have you obeyed the Gospel of God?

14. Who is the new man in the story?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding Paul and Apollos as "servants" change your perspective on leadership within the church?

2. In what ways can you contribute to unity within your local church, considering the diverse roles and gifts present?

3. Reflect on a time when you may have placed too much emphasis on a human leader rather than on Christ. How can you shift your focus back to Jesus?

4. What role or responsibility has God assigned to you in your current season of life, and how can you faithfully steward it?

5. How can the principles of servanthood and unity in 1 Corinthians 3:5 be applied to other areas of your life, such as work or family?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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