◄ 1 Corinthians 14:34 ►
Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 14:34? 2. How does 1 Corinthians 14:34 align with the broader biblical teaching on order? 3. What cultural context might influence the directive in 1 Corinthians 14:34? 4. How can churches today implement the principles of order from 1 Corinthians 14:34? 5. What other Scriptures support the concept of order in worship settings? 6. How can women actively participate in church while respecting 1 Corinthians 14:34? 7. Why does 1 Corinthians 14:34 instruct women to remain silent in churches? 8. How should modern churches interpret 1 Corinthians 14:34 regarding women's roles? 9. Does 1 Corinthians 14:34 contradict the idea of gender equality in Christianity? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 14? 11. How should we reconcile Paul’s instruction for women to remain silent in church (1 Corinthians 14:34–35) with modern views on gender equality? 12. What does "women should remain silent in churches" mean? 13. What does 'women should remain silent in churches' mean? 14. What does the Bible say about women teaching boys? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding the cultural context of Corinth help us interpret Paul's instructions in 1 Corinthians 14:34? 2. In what ways can we reconcile Paul's call for silence with other scriptures that depict women in active ministry roles? 3. How can the principle of submission be applied in today's church without undermining the value and contributions of women? 4. What are some practical ways to ensure order and respect during worship services in contemporary church settings? 5. How can we apply the principle of unity in diversity within our own church communities, respecting different roles and gifts? 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 14:34 NIV 1 Corinthians 14:34 NLT 1 Corinthians 14:34 ESV 1 Corinthians 14:34 NASB 1 Corinthians 14:34 KJV 1 Corinthians 14:34 Commentaries Bible Hub