1 Corinthians 5:9
I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 5:9?

2. How does 1 Corinthians 5:9 guide us in avoiding immoral influences today?

3. What does "not to associate with sexually immoral people" mean for Christians?

4. How can we balance 1 Corinthians 5:9 with Jesus' example of loving sinners?

5. In what ways can the church implement 1 Corinthians 5:9 in its community?

6. How does 1 Corinthians 5:9 connect with Matthew 18:15-17 on church discipline?

7. What does 1 Corinthians 5:9 mean by "not to associate with sexually immoral people"?

8. How should Christians apply 1 Corinthians 5:9 in modern society?

9. Does 1 Corinthians 5:9 suggest complete separation from non-believers?

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

11. How do we reconcile Paul’s instructions in 1 Corinthians 5:9–11 about disassociating with sinners with Jesus’ example of befriending them?

12. How many letters were sent to the Corinthians?

13. Can Christians befriend non-Christians?

14. 2 Thessalonians 3:14 – How is shunning disobedient individuals consistent with the broader New Testament call to restore and reconcile sinners?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding the cultural context of Corinth help us interpret Paul's instructions in 1 Corinthians 5:9?

2. In what ways can the church today apply Paul's teaching on associating with sexually immoral people while still engaging with the world?

3. How do other scriptures, such as 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, reinforce the message of separation from sin found in 1 Corinthians 5:9?

4. What practical steps can individuals and church communities take to maintain moral purity and accountability?

5. How can the church balance the call to holiness with the mission to reach out to those who do not yet know Christ?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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