◄ 1 Corinthians 15:33 ►
Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good character." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 15:33? 2. How can "bad company corrupt good character" influence your daily life choices? 3. What practical steps can you take to avoid "bad company"? 4. How does 1 Corinthians 15:33 connect with Proverbs 13:20 on companionship? 5. Why is it important to discern influences in your spiritual growth journey? 6. How can you encourage others to maintain "good character" in their relationships? 7. How does 1 Corinthians 15:33 relate to the influence of friendships on moral behavior? 8. What historical context influenced Paul's warning in 1 Corinthians 15:33? 9. How does 1 Corinthians 15:33 challenge modern views on social interactions? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 15? 11. How does bad company affect good character? 12. What defines a good role model? 13. What is the biblical perspective on attending prom? 14. Is dating to convert someone a good idea? Discussion Questions 1. How does the cultural context of Corinth help us understand the challenges faced by the early church in maintaining good character? 2. In what ways can we apply the principle of "bad company corrupts good character" to our modern-day relationships and interactions? 3. How do the additional scriptures (Proverbs 13:20, Psalm 1:1, etc.) reinforce the message of 1 Corinthians 15:33? 4. What practical steps can we take to ensure that our closest relationships are positively influencing our walk with Christ? 5. How can we balance being a light to the world while avoiding the corrupting influences warned about in this passage? 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 15:33 NIV 1 Corinthians 15:33 NLT 1 Corinthians 15:33 ESV 1 Corinthians 15:33 NASB 1 Corinthians 15:33 KJV 1 Corinthians 15:33 Commentaries Bible Hub