◄ 1 Corinthians 1:16 ►
Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 1:16? 2. Why is Paul's limited baptizing significant in 1 Corinthians 1:16 for church unity? 3. How does 1 Corinthians 1:16 emphasize the importance of Christ over human leaders? 4. What does 1 Corinthians 1:16 teach about the role of baptism in faith? 5. How can we prioritize Christ's message over personal recognition in our ministries? 6. How does 1 Corinthians 1:16 connect with Matthew 28:19 on baptism's purpose? 7. Why does Paul mention baptizing only the household of Stephanas in 1 Corinthians 1:16? 8. How does 1 Corinthians 1:16 relate to the theme of unity in the church? 9. What significance does the household of Stephanas hold in early Christian history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 1? 11. In 1 Corinthians 3:16, what scientific verification exists for the claim that believers are literally God's temple and house the Spirit of God? 12. 1 Corinthians 16:5-6 - Why do Paul's stated travel plans seem to conflict with the timelines and routes suggested by Acts? 13. 1 Corinthians 16:1 - Is there any historical or archaeological evidence for Paul's collection for the saints, or does it solely rely on biblical claims? 14. 1 Corinthians 16:8-9 - If Paul faced 'many adversaries' in Ephesus, where is the external historical evidence of this hostility? Discussion Questions 1. How does Paul’s approach to baptism in 1 Corinthians 1:16 reflect his priorities in ministry, and how can this inform our own priorities in serving the church today? 2. In what ways can the example of the household of Stephanas inspire us to serve our local church community? 3. How does understanding the cultural and historical context of Corinth help us better understand the issues Paul addresses in his letter? 4. What are some practical ways we can promote unity within our church, especially when faced with divisions or disagreements? 5. How can we balance the importance of church traditions, like baptism, with the central message of the gospel in our personal faith journey? 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 1:16 NIV 1 Corinthians 1:16 NLT 1 Corinthians 1:16 ESV 1 Corinthians 1:16 NASB 1 Corinthians 1:16 KJV 1 Corinthians 1:16 Commentaries Bible Hub