New Testament in a Year – 1 Corinthians 6

By Ron

July 12, 2024

1 Corinthians, New Testament

Lawsuits Among Believers - 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Why was Paul disturbed by the practice of Christians bringing their disputes before non-Christians? (6:1-6)
Who will judge the world? (6:2)
By what authority will Christians judge angels? (6:3)
Who is qualified to serve as a judge for disputes among Christians? (6:4)
What did the Corinthians need to do when they were wronged by other Christians? (6:7)
How were the Corinthian Christians settling disputes with each other? (6:7-8)
What did the fact that the Corinthians were suing each other prove about them? (6:7-10)
How were the Corinthians deceived in their beliefs? (6:9)
Who will not inherit the kingdom of God? (6:9-10)
What were some of the Corinthians before they were saved? (6:11)
What had changed the Corinthians’ standing before God? (6:11)
How should the knowledge of Jesus’ redemptive work motivate you to abandon sin in your life?

What do you want to remember the next time you are wronged by another Christian?
What particular action or attitude can help you forgive others when you are wronged?

What did Paul mean by saying, "I will not be mastered by anything"? (6:12)
Why should we abstain from sex outside of marriage? (6:12-20)
What value does God place on our bodies? (6:12-20)
What will God destroy? Why? (6:13)
For what are our bodies meant? (6:13)
What promise is given to Christians because God raised Jesus from the dead? (6:14)
What makes our bodies special? (6:15)
What’s wrong with sex outside of marriage? (6:15-16)
Why is it not possible to be one with both Christ and a prostitute? (6:15-17)
What does it mean to be one with Christ in spirit? (6:17)
How is sexual immorality different from other sins? (6:18)
How are Christians’ bodies unique? (6:19-20)

In what way can you remind yourself this week that you were bought at a price and are God’s temple?
In what settings or situations should you take precautions against sexual immorality? How?