◄ 1 Corinthians 14:38 ►
But if anyone ignores this, he himself will be ignored. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 14:38? 2. How does 1 Corinthians 14:38 emphasize the importance of acknowledging God's order? 3. What consequences arise from ignoring Paul's teachings in 1 Corinthians 14:38? 4. How does 1 Corinthians 14:38 connect with Proverbs 1:7 on wisdom? 5. How can we apply 1 Corinthians 14:38 in church leadership today? 6. What steps ensure we recognize and follow God's commands in 1 Corinthians 14:38? 7. What does 1 Corinthians 14:38 imply about accountability for ignorance in spiritual matters? 8. How does 1 Corinthians 14:38 relate to the authority of church teachings? 9. Why does Paul emphasize ignorance in 1 Corinthians 14:38? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 14? 11. How can we find joy and unity in Christ? 12. How do we reconcile David's confidence in divine intervention (Psalm 5:3, 8) with known historical conflicts where God's protection was not apparent? 13. How can 1 Corinthians 10:1-4 claim a supernatural 'rock' that followed the Israelites when no archaeological evidence supports such a phenomenon? 14. Why does Christianity demand faith when critical thinking and evidence are more reliable ways of knowing truth? Discussion Questions 1. How does the context of 1 Corinthians 14:38 help us understand the importance of order in worship? 2. In what ways can ignoring spiritual instruction lead to being "ignored" in our own spiritual lives and communities? 3. How can we ensure that our use of spiritual gifts aligns with the principles Paul outlines in 1 Corinthians 14? 4. What steps can we take to foster a culture of accountability and mutual submission within our church communities? 5. How do the teachings in 1 Corinthians 14:38 relate to Jesus' instructions on church discipline in Matthew 18:15-17? 1 Corinthians 14 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Paul's discussion of tongues and prophecy shape your understanding of spiritual gifts? 2. How can we apply the principle of edification in the exercise of our individual spiritual gifts today? 3. What role does understanding play in your spiritual life and in your interaction with others? 4. How do Paul's guidelines on orderly worship resonate with your experience of church services? 5. In what ways does Paul's instruction about women in the church challenge or affirm your understanding of women's roles in church? 6. How do you perceive the balance between personal spiritual experiences and communal edification? 7. Why do you think Paul emphasizes maturity in thinking about spiritual gifts? 8. How can we promote understanding and orderliness in our worship services today? 9. How do Paul's teachings on tongues and prophecy apply to modern day practices in the church? 10. How can we ensure that our pursuit of spiritual gifts leads to the edification of the church rather than self-promotion? 11. How does the principle of doing everything for edification affect your approach to Christian service? 12. How can you apply the principles from this chapter to your own use of spiritual gifts? 13. How do you balance personal spiritual experiences with communal edification in your own life? 14. How does Paul's emphasis on understanding and edification inform your approach to Christian worship? 15. How do Paul's teachings about orderliness in worship challenge or affirm your experiences in the Church? 16. How might Paul's instructions about the role of women in the Church be applied in today's context? 17. What steps can we take to ensure that our worship services edify everyone present? 18. What does it mean to be 'mature in thinking' about spiritual gifts in our current context? 19. In what ways do you feel called to edify others in your Christian community? 20. How can the guidelines provided in this chapter be a blueprint for harmonious and edifying worship in our time? Links 1 Corinthians 14:38 NIV 1 Corinthians 14:38 NLT 1 Corinthians 14:38 ESV 1 Corinthians 14:38 NASB 1 Corinthians 14:38 KJV 1 Corinthians 14:38 Commentaries Bible Hub