1 Corinthians 5:4
When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of the Lord Jesus,
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 5:4?

2. How does 1 Corinthians 5:4 emphasize the power of gathering in Jesus' name?

3. What role does "the power of our Lord Jesus" play in church discipline?

4. How can we implement the authority given in 1 Corinthians 5:4 today?

5. Which other Scriptures highlight the importance of unity in church decisions?

6. How should church leaders apply 1 Corinthians 5:4 in addressing sin within the congregation?

7. What does "in the name of our Lord Jesus" signify in 1 Corinthians 5:4?

8. How does 1 Corinthians 5:4 address church authority and discipline?

9. Why is the assembly of believers important in 1 Corinthians 5:4?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 5?

11. What is the gift of speaking in tongues?

12. What are the history and beliefs of Assemblies of God?

13. What defines Congregationalism as a religious practice?

14. Judges 20:35–46 – Is the near-total annihilation of an entire tribe by fellow Israelites consistent with the broader biblical message of unity among God’s people?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the authority of the church gathering in Jesus' name impact the way we handle issues within our own church community?

2. In what ways can spiritual leaders today ensure they are present "in spirit" with their congregations, even when physically absent?

3. How can we as a church ensure that our actions are empowered by the power of the Lord Jesus, especially in matters of discipline?

4. What steps can we take to maintain unity in the Spirit when addressing difficult issues within the church?

5. How can we balance the need for church discipline with the call to love and restore those who have fallen into sin, as seen in other scriptural teachings?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?

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