It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father's wife. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 5:1? 2. How does 1 Corinthians 5:1 address the issue of sexual immorality in church? 3. What cultural factors might have contributed to the sin mentioned in 1 Corinthians 5:1? 4. How does Leviticus 18:8 relate to the situation in 1 Corinthians 5:1? 5. What steps can our church take to prevent similar issues as in 1 Corinthians 5:1? 6. How should Christians respond to sin within the church, based on 1 Corinthians 5:1? 7. How does 1 Corinthians 5:1 address the issue of sexual immorality within the church? 8. Why is the sin mentioned in 1 Corinthians 5:1 considered particularly egregious? 9. What cultural context influenced the behavior condemned in 1 Corinthians 5:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 5? 11. How can 1 Corinthians 5:1 be historically or archaeologically verified that a man was actually engaging in a relationship with his father’s wife? 12. Does 1 Corinthians 5:5 contradict New Testament teachings on forgiveness and restoration by delivering someone “to Satan”? 13. What does turning someone over to God mean? 14. What is auricular confession? Discussion Questions 1. How does the situation in 1 Corinthians 5:1 reflect the broader cultural challenges faced by the Corinthian church, and what parallels can we draw to today's church?2. In what ways can the principles of church discipline found in Matthew 18:15-17 be applied to address issues of immorality within our own church communities? 3. How can we balance the need for upholding biblical standards with the call to love and restore those who have fallen into sin? 4. What steps can individuals and churches take to guard against the influence of cultural norms that contradict biblical teachings on morality? 5. How does understanding the Old Testament laws regarding sexual immorality enhance our comprehension of Paul's rebuke in 1 Corinthians 5:1, and how can this understanding inform our approach to similar issues today?1. How does the church today deal with blatant immorality within its ranks? 2. What lessons can we learn from Paul's response to the situation in Corinth? 3. How can we apply the principle of not tolerating "a little leaven" in our personal lives? 4. How does the metaphor of leaven speak to you in maintaining your personal moral integrity? 5. How does this chapter inform the way we approach discipline within the church? 6. How do you reconcile the necessity of judgement within the church with the teaching to "not judge"? 7. What can we learn from this chapter about the Christian's relationship with non-believers? 8. How can we distinguish between judging people within and outside the church in modern day living? 9. How does Paul's instruction about not associating with immoral believers challenge you in your personal relationships? 10. How can we effectively balance grace and discipline in a Christian community? 11. What does it mean to celebrate the feast with "the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth"? 12. How does this chapter guide us in addressing the challenge of maintaining the purity of the church in a morally lax society? 13. How does the command to "remove the evil person from among you" apply to modern church settings? 14. How should we respond when a Christian brother or sister continues in blatant sin? 15. How does the balance between church judgement and God's judgement manifest in your church's teachings? 16. How can we cultivate an environment of accountability, correction, and restoration within our Christian community? 17. How does this chapter inform our approach to dealing with serious sins within our Christian circles? 18. In what ways can we ensure that the church remains 'unleavened' in a world filled with 'leaven'? 19. How does Paul's approach to handling immorality in the church inform your approach to similar situations in your life? 20. What implications does Paul's exhortation have for maintaining personal holiness within the body of believers? Links 1 Corinthians 5:1 NIV1 Corinthians 5:1 NLT 1 Corinthians 5:1 ESV 1 Corinthians 5:1 NASB 1 Corinthians 5:1 KJV 1 Corinthians 5:1 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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