◄ 1 Corinthians 15:32 ►
If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for human motives, what did I gain? If the dead are not raised, "Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 15:32? 2. How does 1 Corinthians 15:32 challenge our understanding of life after death? 3. What does "let us eat and drink" reveal about worldly perspectives? 4. How can 1 Corinthians 15:32 inspire us to live with eternal purpose? 5. Connect 1 Corinthians 15:32 with Ecclesiastes 8:15 on life's temporary pleasures. 6. How should belief in resurrection influence our daily decisions and priorities? 7. What does "If the dead are not raised, 'Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die'" mean? 8. How does 1 Corinthians 15:32 challenge the belief in life after death? 9. What historical context influenced Paul's statement in 1 Corinthians 15:32? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 15? 11. What is the meaning of baptism for the dead? 12. What does "Eat, Drink, and Be Merry" mean? 13. In 2 Timothy 4:17, is Paul’s claim of being rescued “from the lion’s mouth” literal or a figurative expression, and how does this align with historical or scientific understanding? 14. 2 Timothy 2:8 - Why should we accept the resurrection as fact when there is scant historical or scientific evidence to verify it? Discussion Questions 1. How does Paul’s reference to fighting "wild beasts" in Ephesus challenge us to view our own struggles in light of the resurrection? 2. In what ways does the belief in the resurrection influence your daily decisions and priorities? 3. How can the mindset of "Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die" manifest in today's culture, and how should Christians respond? 4. What are some practical ways to maintain an eternal perspective in the face of life's challenges? 5. How does the assurance of resurrection provide comfort and motivation in your personal walk with Christ? 1 Corinthians 15 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the reality of Christ's resurrection impact your personal faith? 2. Why is the resurrection of Christ so crucial to the Christian faith, according to Paul? 3. How does Paul's argument for the resurrection of believers affirm your hope in Christ? 4. In what ways does the promise of the resurrection influence your daily life and decisions? 5. How does Paul's description of the resurrection body challenge or affirm your understanding of eternity? 6. What does Paul mean by the phrase "the last enemy to be destroyed is death"? 7. How does Paul's affirmation of victory over death through Jesus Christ encourage you in your personal walk with God? 8. How can we ensure that our "labor in the Lord is not in vain"? 9. In what ways does Paul's discourse on resurrection provide comfort in times of loss or grief? 10. How does the belief in resurrection shape our understanding of mortality and the afterlife? 11. What are the implications of the resurrection for our understanding of sin, grace, and salvation? 12. How does this chapter challenge our attitudes towards death? 13. In light of the promised resurrection, how should we live our lives today? 14. How does Paul's portrayal of the gospel message in this chapter inspire you in your personal evangelism? 15. How can we use Paul's argument in this chapter to address doubts about life after death in our contemporary world? 16. What is the role of eyewitness testimony in affirming the reality of Christ's resurrection? 17. How does Paul link the reality of Christ's resurrection to the necessity of living a Christ-focused life? 18. How does the understanding of the future resurrection help you deal with present trials? 19. What does the concept of "victory in Jesus" mean to you personally? 20. How do you understand and apply Paul's call to "stand firm" in your own life, considering the future promise of resurrection? Links 1 Corinthians 15:32 NIV 1 Corinthians 15:32 NLT 1 Corinthians 15:32 ESV 1 Corinthians 15:32 NASB 1 Corinthians 15:32 KJV 1 Corinthians 15:32 Commentaries Bible Hub