◄ 1 Corinthians 5:2 ►
And you are proud! Shouldn't you rather have been stricken with grief and have removed from your fellowship the man who did this? Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 5:2? 2. How does 1 Corinthians 5:2 address the issue of church discipline today? 3. Why is mourning over sin important according to 1 Corinthians 5:2? 4. How can we apply "remove from your midst" in our church community? 5. What other Scriptures emphasize the need for purity within the church? 6. How can we balance grace and discipline in light of 1 Corinthians 5:2? 7. How does 1 Corinthians 5:2 address the issue of church discipline and moral accountability? 8. What does 1 Corinthians 5:2 reveal about the early Christian community's handling of sin? 9. How should modern churches apply the principles found in 1 Corinthians 5:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 5? 11. Why does 1 Corinthians 5:2 call for such severe discipline for sexual immorality, yet other sins seem less emphasized in this passage? 12. Do Christians with unconfessed sin go to heaven? 13. What does the Bible say about disfellowshipping? 14. 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? Discussion Questions 1. How does pride manifest in our own lives and communities, and what steps can we take to cultivate humility? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our grief over sin leads to constructive action rather than despair or inaction? 3. How can we practice church discipline in a way that aligns with biblical principles and reflects Christ's love? 4. What are some practical ways we can foster a culture of accountability within our church or small group? 5. How can we balance the need for justice with the call to show mercy and forgiveness to those who repent? 1 Corinthians 5 Bible Study Questions 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 5:2 NIV 1 Corinthians 5:2 NLT 1 Corinthians 5:2 ESV 1 Corinthians 5:2 NASB 1 Corinthians 5:2 KJV 1 Corinthians 5:2 Commentaries Bible Hub