1 Corinthians Answers - Chapter 16

1 Corinthians 16

1. What model was Paul using to show the Corinthian church how to set aside funds for the saints of Jerusalem? vs. 1
   
   Paul suggests that the Corinthians do the same as the Galatian churches.
    
2. What day were they to put aside and save as they prospered so that collections could be made when Paul came to them? vs. 2
   
   On the first day of every week.
   
   
3. What did Paul plan to do when he arrived there in order to get the gift they saved up to the saints in Jerusalem? vs. 3,4
   
   Paul would send whoever the Corinthian church approved to take the money to Jerusalem.
   
   
4. Where was Paul going to visit before he came to Corinth?
   vs. 5
   
   Macedonia
   
   
   
5. Paul wanted to stay with the Corinthians for awhile. What was he hoping the Lord would permit him to do? vs. 6,7
   
   To spend the winter there.  He didn't want a quick visit but hoped to remain for some time.
   
   
6. Where was Paul going to remain until Pentecost and why?
   vs. 8,9
   
   He was going to remain in Ephesus until Pentecost because a wide door for effective service had opened to him and there were many adversaries.
   
   
7. What did Paul instruct the Corinthians concerning the coming of Timothy? vs. 10,11
   
   To put him at ease; see to it that he had nothing to fear.  Not to despise him or treat him with contempt but to send him on his way in peace.
   
   
   To take good care of him and make him feel completely at home ... then send him on with your blessing. [MSG]



8. What did Paul tell the Corinthians concerning Apollos? vs. 12
   
   Paul encouraged Apollos greatly to go to the Corinthian church; but Apollos did not feel he should go at that time.
   
   
9. What 5 commands did Paul give to the church in the closing of his letter? vs.13,14
   • Be on the alert
   • Stand firm in the faith
   • Act like men
   • Be strong
   • Let all that you do be done in love
   
   
   
10. What did Paul remind them concerning the household of Stephanas? vs. 15
    
    Paul reminded them that the household of Stephanas were the first fruits of Achaia (the first people to be won to Christ in Achaia) and that they had devoted themselves for ministry to the saints.
    
    
11. What did Paul tell the Corinthians concerning the way they should honor such men as Stephanas? vs. 16
    
    Be in subjection (submit) to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labours.
    
    
    Honour and look up to people like that: companions and workers who show us how to do it, giving us something to aspire to. [MSG]
    
    
    
12. Who had supplied Paul's needs (since the church was lacking in support) when they came to see him that he was now acknowledging with thanks? vs. 17
    
    Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus.
    
    
    
13. What had these 3 men done for Paul's spirit and for the church? vs. 18
    
    They had refreshed their spirits.
    
    
    
14. Do you have someone that comes to mind that has done this for your spirit before? Share if you would like.
    
    
    
15. Who sent greetings in Paul's letter to the Corinthians? vs. 19
    
    The churches of Asia.  Aquila and Prisca and the church that is in their house.
    
    
    
16. How did Paul encourage them to greet one another? vs. 20
    
    Greet one another with a holy kiss.
    
    
    
17. Although this letter was dictated by Paul to another to write, Paul had signed the greeting in his own hand (vs.21). What did Paul say in the final words should happen if anyone hearing this did not love the Lord? vs. 22
    
    If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed!  Come, Lord!
    
    
    
18. What two things did Paul leave with these believers in Corinth in his final words to them in this letter? vs. 23,24
    • The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
    • My love be with you all in Christ Jesus.  Amen.
    
    
    
19. Reflect on this lesson and all that you have learned in the book of I Corinthians today. Record your summary and prayer.
    
    Opportunities (1 Cor. 16:5–9) “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil” (Eph. 5:15–16, niv).
    
    Paul was as careful in his use of time as he was in his use of money.  Paul informed his friends at Corinth of his plans for future travel and ministry. It is worth noting that his statements were very tentative: “It may be suitable... it may be... wherever I go... but I trust.” Of course, the entire plan was dependent on God’s providential leading: “if the Lord permit.” Paul’s attitude toward his future plans agreed with the injunctions in James 4:13–17.
    
    Paul was at Ephesus when he wrote this letter. His plan was to travel to Macedonia for a time of ministry (pass through in 1 Cor. 16:5 means “travel in a systematic ministry” ), winter at Corinth, and then go to Judea with the collection. From November to February, it was impossible to travel by ship; so it would have been convenient for Paul to stay at Corinth and be with his friends.
    
    There were some problems to solve in the church and Paul had promised to come to help the leaders (1 Cor. 11:34). However, various circumstances forced Paul to revise his plans at least twice. His “Plan B” was to visit Corinth, then travel through Macedonia, passing through Corinth a second time on his way to Judea (2 Cor. 1:15–16). Instead of one long visit, he planned two shorter visits; but even this plan did not materialize. “Plan C” turned out to be a quick and painful visit to Corinth, after which he returned to Ephesus. He then went to Troas to wait for Titus (who had been sent to Corinth, 2 Cor. 2:12–13; 7:5ff), visited Macedonia, and then went to Judea. He did not spend as much time at Corinth as he had hoped or as they had expected.
    
    What do we learn from this difficult experience of Paul’s? For one thing, a Christian must use his common sense, pray, study the situation, and seek the best he can to determine the will of God. Proverbs 3:5–6 “lean not unto thine own understanding” must not be interpreted to mean, “Put your brain in neutral and don’t think!” God gave us our minds and He expects us to think, but He does not want us to depend only on our own reasoning. We must pray, meditate on the Word, and even seek the counsel of mature Christian friends.
    
    Second, our decisions may not always be in the will of God. We may make promises that we cannot keep and plans that we cannot fulfill. Does this mean that we are liars or failures? (Some of the believers at Corinth thought Paul was deceptive and not to be trusted. See 2 Cor. 1:12-2:13.) 
    
    There are two extremes we must avoid in this important matter of seeking God’s will. One is to be so frightened at making a mistake that we make no decisions at all. The other is to make impulsive decisions and rush ahead, without taking time to wait on the Lord. After we have done all we can to determine the leading of the Lord, we must decide and act, and leave the rest to the Lord. If we are in some way out of His will, He will so work that we will finally have His guidance. The important thing is that we sincerely want to do His will (John 7:17). After all, He guides us “for His name’s sake” (Ps. 23:3), and it is His reputation that is at stake.
    
    Paul had an open door of ministry in Ephesus, and this was important to him. He wanted to win the lost in Ephesus, not go to Corinth to pamper the saved. (On “open doors,” see Acts 14:27; 2 Cor. 2:12; Col. 4:3; Rev. 3:8.) Paul was neither an optimist nor a pessimist; he was a realist. He saw both the opportunities and the obstacles. God had opened “a great door for effective work” and Paul wanted to seize the opportunities while they were still there.
    
    An ancient Roman proverb says, “While we stop to think, we often miss our opportunity.” Once we know what to do, we must do it and not delay. We can usually think of many reasons (or excuses) not to act. Even though Paul was in danger in Ephesus (1 Cor. 15:32), he planned to remain there while the door was open. Like a wise merchant, he had to “buy up the opportunity” before it vanished and would never return.
    
    The stewardship of opportunity is important. The individual believer, and the church family, must constantly ask, What opportunities is God giving us today? Instead of complaining about the obstacles, we must take advantage of the opportunities, and leave the results with the Lord.
    
    Wiersbe, W. W. (1996, c1989). The Bible exposition commentary. "An exposition of the New Testament comprising the entire 'BE' series"--Jkt. (1 Co 16:5). Wheaton, Ill.: Victor Books.

1 Corinthians Answers - Chapter 15

1 Corinthians 15

1. What was the Gospel that Paul had preached to the Corinthians?  Name 4 aspects of the Gospel message that was preached from vs.3-8. 
   
   
   • Jesus died for our sins
   • Jesus was buried
   • Jesus was raised from death on the third day
   • Jesus presented Himself alive to many
   
   
2. Who did Jesus appear to after His resurrection?
   
   
   • vs. 5 - Cephas (Peter)
   • vs. 5 - The Twelve
   • vs. 6 - More than 500 brethren at one time
   • vs. 7 - James
   • vs. 7 - All the Apostles
   • vs. 8 - Paul
     
     
3. Why did Paul say that he was the least of all the apostles?
   vs. 9
   
   Because he persecuted the church of God.  Having spent all those early years trying his best to stamp God's church right out of existence.
   
   
4. How was Paul able to handle his past and be able to be used of God? vs. 10
   
   But by the grace of God; he worked harder.  I like how the Message Bible says it, "But because God was so gracious, so very generous, here I am. And I’m not about to let his grace go to waste. Haven’t I worked hard trying to do more than any of the others? Even then, my work didn’t amount to all that much. It was God giving me the work to do, God giving me the energy to do it."
   
   
5. How important to our faith is the Lord's resurrection from the dead? vs.12-20
   
   The Christian faith rests solely on Christ’s resurrection. If that resurrection didn’t happen, then we would still be in the grip of sin and death.
   
   
6. If Christ was not raised from the dead, what 4 things would be true about your faith? vs.17-19   
   
   
   • Our faith would be worthless
   • We would still be in our sins
   • We would perish at death
   • We would be pitied the most
   
   
7. Christ HAS been raised from the dead (hallelujah) .. and He is the first fruits of those who are asleep.  What happened to all of mankind because of Adam's sin? vs.20-22
   
   Adam disobeyed God and brought sin and death into the world.  Sin then reigned over mankind.
   
   
8. What has happened to those who have believed in Jesus?
   vs. 20-22
   
   They will be resurrected from the dead and made alive in Christ.  Just as Adam’s sin brought death into the world, Christ’s resurrection brings everlasting life (Romans 5:12–21).
   
   
9. The resurrection will be each in its own order.  Name the order given in vs.23-28.
   
   
   • vs. 23 - Christ is the first
     
   • vs. 23 - then those with Him at His Coming
     
   • vs. 24 - then comes the end.
     
   • vs. 24 - Christ hands over the kingdom to God the Father
     
   • vs. 24 - having subdued all.
     
   • vs. 25, 26 - Christ will reign as the sovereign Lord of heaven and earth until all is subject to him. 
     
   • vs. 27, 28 - Then Christ will bow the knee to God the Father so that God may be all in all.
     
     28 When everything and everyone is finally under God’s rule, the Son will step down, taking his place with everyone else, showing that God’s rule is absolutely comprehensive—a perfect ending! [MSG]
   
   
10. What did Paul do "daily" and what do you think he means by this? vs.31-32
    
    He died daily. 
    
    I die daily does not refer to “dying to self,” as in Romans 6, but to the physical dangers Paul faced as a servant of Christ (2 Cor. 4:8–5:10; 11:23–28 ). He was in constant jeopardy from his enemies and on more than one occasion had been close to death.
    
    Wiersbe, W. W. (1996, c1989). The Bible exposition commentary. "An exposition of the New Testament comprising the entire 'BE' series"--Jkt. (1 Co 15:29). Wheaton, Ill.: Victor Books.
    
    I die daily (καθ̓ ἡμεραν ἀποθνησκω [kath‚ hēmeran apothnēskō]). I am in daily peril of death (II Cor. 4:11; 11:23; Rom. 8:36).
    
    Robertson, A. (1997). Word Pictures in the New Testament. Vol.V c1932, Vol.VI c1933 by Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. (1 Co 15:31). Oak Harbor: Logos Research Systems.
    
    
11. What are we not to be "deceived" by? vs. 33-34
    
    
    • Bad company.
    • Drunkenness.
    • Sin.
    
    
12. Paul addresses what kind of body we will have in the resurrection.  He explains that a seed must die before it comes to life.  The seed is sown in one form, but it is raised in another form.  God gives the body as He wishes it to be.  There are different types of flesh of people, animals, birds, and fish.  There are degrees of glory for the sun, the moon, and stars one from another. (vs.35-41)  Paul states that it is the same with the resurrection of our bodies.  Our bodies are sown as perishable.  How are they raised? vs. 42
    
    It is raised an imperishable (incorrupt) body.
    
    
13. They are sown in dishonor.  How are they raised? vs. 43
    
    It is raised in glory.
    
    
14. They are sown in weakness.  How are they raised? vs. 43
    
    It is raised in power.
    
    
15. They are sown a natural body.  How are they raised? vs. 44
    
    It is raised a spiritual body.
    
    
16. The first Adam became a living soul.  What did the last Adam (Jesus) become? vs. 45
    
    The last Adam (Jesus) became a life-giving spirit.
    
    
17. Just as we have borne the earthy image of Adam, what image will we bear in the life to come? vs. 46-50
    
    Just as we have borne the image of the earthy, we will also bear the image of the heavenly.
    
    
18. What is the mystery that Paul wants the church to know about?  vs.51
    
    We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed.
    
    The mystery which Paul now explains is the revelation that not all believers will face death. Prior to the events of the Great Tribulation, Christ will come. The dead in Christ will be raised and glorified. Those who are still living will be caught up in the air and instantaneously changed into the permanent, undecaying, glorified body which is like the Lord’s resurrected body (cf. 1 Thess. 4:14–17).
    
    Believer's Study Bible. 1997, c1995. C1991 Criswell Center for Biblical Studies. (electronic ed.) (1 Co 15:51). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
    
    
19. What is going to happen in the twinkling of the eye at the sound of the last trumpet? vs. 52-55
    
    
    • The dead will be raised imperishable.
    • We will be changed.
    • The perishable will put on the imperishable.
    • The mortal will put on immortality.
    • Death will be swallowed up in victory.
    
    
20. What is the sting of death? vs. 56
    
    The sting of death is sin.
    
    
21. What is the power of sin? vs. 56
    
    The power of sin is the law.
    
    
22. How do we get victory over death and sin? vs. 57
    
    God gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
    
    
23. Because all of this is true, how should we always view our work in the Lord? vs. 58
    
    Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.
    
    Throw yourself into the work of the Lord, confident that nothing you do for Him is a waste of time or effort. [MSG]
    
    
24. Reflect and Pray.  Do you believe the Lord has resurrected from the dead?  Do you believe you will be resurrected from the dead?  How will this chapter effect the way you live out your life each day? 
    
    WE HAVE A LIVING LORD (1–19). Jesus is alive, and the gospel message is true! Witnesses who saw Him have passed along their testimony to us.  When you trust Him, you receive resurrection life, eternal life (John 5:24); death can hold you no more.
    
    WE HAVE A LIVING HOPE (20–49). Jesus Christ will come again, and the dead in Christ will be raised. We will have glorified bodies like Christ’s body (1 John 3:1–3).
    
    WE HAVE A LIVING DYNAMIC (50–58 ). We have no reason to give up because Jesus has conquered sin and death!  If you really believe in the resurrection and return of Jesus, verse 58 will characterize your life. The best is yet to come, so let us give Him our best now.
    
    Wiersbe, W. W. (1997, c1991). With the word Bible commentary (1 Co 15). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

1 Corinthians Worksheet - Chapter 16

Daily Reading Personal Application Questions 1 Corinthians Chapter 16 1. What can you apply to your life from today's reading? 2. What portion of this chapter stands out to you? 3. How would you describe the theme of the chapter to someone who does not know much about the Bible? 4. What example did you find to follow? 5. Was there an error (sin) you found to avoid? 6. Did you find a duty (command) to obey? 7. How will reading this chapter effect your life from now on? 8. Pick a verse to meditate on and try to memorize it. 9. Was there a promise to claim? 10. What is your summary and prayer today? Observation Questions For 1 Corinthians Chapter 16 1.  What model was Paul using to show the Corinthian church how to set aside funds for the saints of Jerusalem? vs. 1 2.  What day were they to put aside and save as they prospered so that collections could be made when Paul came to them? vs. 2 3.  What did Paul plan to do when he arrived there in order to get the gift they saved up to the saints in Jerusalem? vs. 3,4 4.  Where was Paul going to visit before he came to Corinth? vs. 5 5.  Paul wanted to stay with the Corinthians for awhile.  What was he hoping the Lord would permit him to do? vs. 6,7 6.  Where was Paul going to remain until Pentecost and why? vs. 8,9 7.  What did Paul instruct the Corinthians concerning the coming of Timothy? vs. 10,11 8.  What did Paul tell the Corinthians concerning Apollos? vs. 12 9.  What 5 commands did Paul give to the church in the closing of his letter? vs.13,14 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 10.  What did Paul remind them concerning the household of Stephanas? vs. 15 11.  What did Paul tell the Corinthians concerning the way they should honor such men as Stephanas? vs. 16 12.  Who had supplied Paul's needs (since the church was lacking in support)  when they came to see him that he was now acknowledging with thanks? vs. 17 13.  What had these 3 men done for Paul's spirit and for the church? vs. 18 14.  Do you have someone that comes to mind that has done this for your spirit before?  Share if you would like. 15.  Who sent greetings in Paul's letter to the Corinthians? vs. 19 16.  How did Paul encourage them to greet one another? vs. 20 17.  Although this letter was dictated by Paul to another to write, Paul had signed the greeting in his own hand (vs.21).  What did Paul say in the final words should happen if anyone hearing this did not love the Lord? vs. 22 18.  What two things did Paul leave with these believers in Corinth in his final words to them in this letter? vs. 23,24 19.  Reflect on this lesson and all that you have learned in the book of I Corinthians today.  Record your summary and prayer.

1 Corinthians Worksheet - Chapter 15

Daily Reading Personal Application Questions 1 Corinthians Chapter 15 1. What can you apply to your life from today's reading? 2. What portion of this chapter stands out to you? 3. How would you describe the theme of the chapter to someone who does not know much about the Bible? 4. What example did you find to follow? 5. Was there an error (sin) you found to avoid? 6. Did you find a duty (command) to obey? 7. How will reading this chapter effect your life from now on? 8. Pick a verse to meditate on and try to memorize it. 9. Was there a promise to claim? 10. What is your summary and prayer today? Observation Questions For 1 Corinthians Chapter 15 1.  What was the Gospel that Paul had preached to the Corinthians?  Name 4 aspects of the Gospel message that was preached from vs.3-8. 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 2.  Who did Jesus appear to after His resurrection? vs. 5 - vs. 5 - vs. 6 - vs. 7 - vs. 7 - vs. 8 - 3.  Why did Paul say that he was the least of all the apostles? vs. 9 4.  How was Paul able to handle his past and be able to be used of God? vs. 10 5.  How important to our faith is the Lord's resurrection from the dead? vs.12-20 6.  If Christ was not raised from the dead, what 4 things would be true about your faith? vs.17-19 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 7.  Christ HAS been raised from the dead (hallelujah) .. and He is the first fruits of those who are asleep.  What happened to all of mankind because of Adam's sin? vs.20-22 8.  What has happened to those who have believed in Jesus? vs. 20-22 9.  The resurrection will be each in its own order.  Name the order given in vs.23-28. vs. 23 - vs.23 - vs. 24 - vs. 24 - vs. 24 - vs.25,26 - vs.27,28 - 10.  What did Paul do "daily" and what do you think he means by this? vs.31-32 11.  What are we not to be "deceived" by? vs. 33-34 12.  Paul addresses what kind of body we will have in the resurrection.  He explains that a seed must die before it comes to life.  The seed is sown in one form, but it is raised in another form.  God gives the body as He wishes it to be.  There are different types of flesh of people, animals, birds, and fish.  There are degrees of glory for the sun, the moon, and stars one from another. (vs.35-41)  Paul states that it is the same with the resurrection of our bodies.  Our bodies are sown as perishable.  How are they raised? vs. 42 13.  They are sown in dishonor.  How are they raised? vs. 43 14.  They are sown in weakness.  How are they raised? vs. 43 15.  They are sown a natural body.  How are they raised? vs. 44 16.  The first Adam became a living soul.  What did the last Adam (Jesus) become? vs. 45 17.  Just as we have borne the earthy image of Adam, what image will we bear in the life to come? vs. 46-50 18.  What is the mystery that Paul wants the church to know about?  vs.51 19.  What is going to happen in the twinkling of the eye at the sound of the last trumpet? vs. 52-55 20. What is the sting of death? vs. 56 21.  What is the power of sin? vs. 56 22.  How do we get victory over death and sin? vs. 57 23.  Because all of this is true, how should we always view our work in the Lord? vs. 58 24.  Reflect and Pray.  Do you believe the Lord has resurrected from the dead?  Do you believe you will be resurrected from the dead?  How will this chapter effect the way you live out your life each day?

1 Corinthians Worksheet - Chapter 14

Daily Reading Personal Application Questions 1 Corinthians Chapter 14 1. What can you apply to your life from today's reading? 2. What portion of this chapter stands out to you? 3. How would you describe the theme of the chapter to someone who does not know much about the Bible? 4. What example did you find to follow? 5. Was there an error (sin) you found to avoid? 6. Did you find a duty (command) to obey? 7. How will reading this chapter effect your life from now on? 8. Pick a verse to meditate on and try to memorize it. 9. Was there a promise to claim? 10. What is your summary and prayer today? Observation Questions For 1 Corinthians Chapter 14 1.  After the great emphasis on love in chapter 13, Paul says again for us to "pursue love".  What gift is the one we should earnestly desire in our church meetings? vs. 1 2.  Why is it better to speak words of prophecy (exhortation from God's Word) rather than speaking in tongues in church services where the ungifted may be? vs.2-33 3.  What does prophecy (speaking forth God's Word) do for those attending? vs. 3 4.  When a person speaks in a tongue, Who is he speaking to? vs. 2  5.  What does the gift of tongues do for the person speaking? vs. 4 6.  What does the gift of prophecy do for the entire church? vs. 4 7.  Paul would wish that everyone had the gift of tongues (since he enjoyed having it for himself), but he would rather they prophesy so that the entire church would be edified.  He knew that speaking in a tongue would not help them.  What four areas would be of help to the church body? vs. 6 8.  Paul compares tongues without interpretation and order being like instruments that play out of tune and do not produce a distinct sound.  He said that although all languages have meaning, the person who speaks it does not know the meaning and it doesn't help himself or another in knowing what is being said.  If a person speaks in a tongue, what should he also pray to be able to do? vs.7-13 9.  If a person does pray in a tongue, the spirit prays, but their mind is unfruitful.  Since this is the case, what should they also do besides praying and singing in a tongue as they pray? vs.14-15 10.  Paul says that rather than speak in a tongue in church, it is better to speak only 5 words that people can understand so that there is instruction for them.  If they all speak in tongues and an ungifted man or unbeliever enters their service, what will he think about them? vs.16-23 11.  If the church assembles and the prophetic Word of God is given, what will be the effect on the ungifted or unbeliever when they come in? vs.24-25 12.  Paul gives the summary of a balanced church meeting.  What does he say should be done in an orderly fashion? vs.26-30 13.  Paul says to prophesy "one by one" so that all can learn and be exhorted and that the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.  In other words, the gifts won't take over without the control of the person; the person remains in control and can be orderly always.  What kind of God do we serve? vs. 31-33 14.  What admonition did Paul give to the women to keep proper order in the church services? vs. 34-38  ... Based on what we have already studied about spiritual gifts, do you think that women do have a proper place to excercise their spiritual gifts such as teaching or prophecy?  Think on these things and share your thoughts on this. 15.  In conclusion, Paul says they must do all things properly and in an orderly manner.  Although Paul has told them to desire earnestly to have the prophetic Word spoken in the church, what command does he give concerning speaking in tongues? vs. 39,40 16.  Some churches allow tongues and some forbid them.  Some abuse the gift saying that everyone needs to speak in them and some ignore the gift and say that it no longer exists today.  Share how this chapter has helped you begin to resolve the balance needed in these subjects today.  (Interesting to open this can up, I know) 17.  Reflect on this lesson and pray.