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so that no one may boast in His presence. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 1:29? 2. How does 1 Corinthians 1:29 emphasize humility before God in our lives? 3. What does "no one may boast" teach about our dependence on God's grace? 4. How can we apply 1 Corinthians 1:29 to resist pride in daily actions? 5. Connect 1 Corinthians 1:29 with Ephesians 2:9 on boasting and salvation. 6. How does understanding 1 Corinthians 1:29 affect our view of personal achievements? 7. What does 1 Corinthians 1:29 mean by "no one may boast before Him"? 8. How does 1 Corinthians 1:29 challenge human pride and self-sufficiency? 9. Why is boasting before God considered wrong in 1 Corinthians 1:29? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 1? 11. What is the manifestation of the Spirit? 12. In Judges 7:2, why would God deliberately reduce Gideon’s army from 32,000 to 300, defying common military sense? 13. What does it mean God uses the world's weak? 14. What is the meaning of God's grace? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding that "no one may boast in His presence" change the way you view your personal achievements and successes? 2. In what ways can the church today fall into the trap of boasting, and how can we guard against it? 3. How does the concept of grace, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9, influence your daily walk with God? 4. Reflect on a time when you were tempted to boast. How might Jeremiah 9:23-24 guide your response in similar situations? 5. How can we foster a culture of humility and unity within our church community, in light of 1 Corinthians 1:29 and James 4:6? 1 Corinthians 1 Bible Study Questions 1. What does it mean to be sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy? How does this apply to your life? 2. How does Paul's appeal for unity in the church relate to contemporary issues of division within churches today? 3. Reflect on the concept of God's wisdom versus human wisdom. Can you provide examples from your life where you experienced this contrast? 4. How does the power of the Cross manifest in the lives of believers today? 5. Paul speaks of Christ as wisdom from God, our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. How do you understand these roles of Christ in your personal spiritual journey? 6. How does the idea that God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise affect your understanding of God's Kingdom? 7. How can we apply the principle of focusing on Christ's message rather than the messengers in our interactions within our church communities? 8. How does the affirmation that God will keep us blameless to the end encourage you in your faith journey? 9. How does 1 Corinthians 1 challenge the worldly definitions of wisdom and strength? 10. Reflect on the implications of the divisions in the Corinthian church for today's denominational differences. 11. How does understanding Christ as our wisdom from God change your approach to decision-making in your life? 12. What does it mean to you personally that God chose the weak and the lowly things of the world to shame the wise and the strong? 13. How can we promote unity in our local churches and the global body of Christ? 14. How does Paul's attitude towards his role as a preacher of the Gospel (not sent to baptize, but to preach the gospel) inform the priorities in your personal ministry? 15. How should the understanding of Jesus sustaining us to the end affect our view of personal trials and challenges? 16. Why does Paul put emphasis on the Cross as the power of God, and how does that shape our understanding of the Christian faith? 17. In what ways have you experienced God's grace enriching you in all your speech and knowledge? 18. How should the fact that God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise inform our approach to evangelism? 19. How does the realization that our boasting should be in the Lord affect the way we view our achievements? 20. How can we ensure we are centered on Christ and His message, and not overly focused on church leaders or denominational identity? Links 1 Corinthians 1:29 NIV 1 Corinthians 1:29 NLT 1 Corinthians 1:29 ESV 1 Corinthians 1:29 NASB 1 Corinthians 1:29 KJV 1 Corinthians 1:29 Commentaries Bible Hub