1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 3:9?

2. How can we actively participate as "God's fellow workers" in our daily lives?

3. What does being "God's field" imply about our spiritual growth and development?

4. How does 1 Corinthians 3:9 connect with Genesis 2:15 about tending God's creation?

5. In what ways can we build on the foundation as "God's building"?

6. How does understanding our role as "God's fellow workers" affect our church involvement?

7. What does "God’s fellow workers" mean in 1 Corinthians 3:9?

8. How does 1 Corinthians 3:9 define our role in God's plan?

9. What is the significance of being "God’s field" in 1 Corinthians 3:9?

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

11. How does 1 Corinthians 3:9 align with actual historical and archaeological records, given its metaphor of believers as God’s building and field?

12. Who builds the house if not the Lord?

13. What does the Bible say about Christian work ethic?

14. What does the Bible teach about Christian service?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding that we are "God’s fellow workers" influence your perspective on your role in your local church?

2. In what ways can you contribute to the growth and maturity of your church community, considering the metaphor of being "God’s field"?

3. Reflect on the idea of the church as "God’s building." How does this shape your view of church unity and purpose?

4. How can the metaphors of field and building help you understand your personal spiritual growth and development?

5. Considering the connection to Ephesians 2:19-22, how can you actively participate in building a community that reflects God's presence?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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