◄ 1 Corinthians 5:3 ►
Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 5:3? 2. How does 1 Corinthians 5:3 guide church discipline and accountability today? 3. What does "present in spirit" teach about spiritual authority and leadership? 4. How can we apply Paul's example of discernment in our church community? 5. What other scriptures emphasize the importance of addressing sin within the church? 6. How can we balance grace and truth when confronting sin in our lives? 7. What does Paul mean by being "present in spirit" in 1 Corinthians 5:3? 8. How does 1 Corinthians 5:3 address church discipline and authority? 9. Why is Paul confident in judging the situation from afar in 1 Corinthians 5:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 5? 11. What does the Bible say about loveless marriages? 12. What is the Judgment Seat of Christ? 13. In Matthew 7:1, how can “judge not” be reconciled with biblical commands to discern between good and evil? 14. In Romans 4:6-8, does the idea of sin not being counted against believers conflict with other biblical passages that emphasize judgment and accountability? Discussion Questions 1. How does Paul's spiritual authority, despite his physical absence, challenge our understanding of leadership within the church today? 2. In what ways can the principles of church discipline found in 1 Corinthians 5:3 be applied to modern church communities? 3. How can we ensure that our approach to accountability within the church reflects both truth and grace, as seen in Paul's letters? 4. What are some practical steps we can take to maintain the purity and integrity of our church community in a morally challenging environment? 5. How do the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 18:15-17 inform our understanding of the process and purpose of church discipline? 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 5:3 NIV 1 Corinthians 5:3 NLT 1 Corinthians 5:3 ESV 1 Corinthians 5:3 NASB 1 Corinthians 5:3 KJV 1 Corinthians 5:3 Commentaries Bible Hub