1. In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul’s main thrust is the misuse of the spiritual gift of tongue speaking. Explain what speaking in tongues was—and what it was not.
2. There were basically two purposes behind the spiritual gift of speaking in tongues. What were those two purposes?
3. What would you consider to be the most significant differences [notice the plural] between the kinds of miracles that occurred in the first century, and the so-called miracles allegedly performed by miracle workers today?
4. In 1 Corinthians 14:19, Paul wrote, “I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I may teach others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue.” What is his point
5. It is apparent from Paul’s discussion in 1 Corinthians 14 that when some in the church in Corinth spoke in tongues, they weren’t doing it to speak to another person in the audience in a language that they, and the hearer could both understand. Why, then, were they speaking in tongues? And what did Paul say about this type of behavior?
6. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians was, “Let all things be done for edification.” What did Paul mean by that statement?
7. Paul commanded, “Let all things be done decently and in order” (1 Cor. 14:40). What prompted the apostle to give that specific command to the church in Corinth?
8. How does the command to do all things “decently and order” impact Christians today?
9. If you were asked to summarize “the Gospel” in three words, what would those words be?
10. What prompted Paul’s discussion in 1 Corinthians 15 of the resurrection?
11. For a Christian, what is the significance of the resurrection of Christ? Consider both 1 Corinthians 15 and John 11:25-26 as you answer.
12. If someone who believes in the Bible as God’s Word was to suggest that the resurrection has already occurred, how would you answer him? Incorporate into your answer 1 Corinthians 15:53-54.
13. A philosophy that was popular in Paul’s day was, “Let us eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.” In light of the resurrection of Christ, is there anything wrong with such a philosophy?
14. In 1 Corinthians 16, Paul discussed a specific act of worship. What was that act, and what is its significance for Christians, even today?
15. How are Christians supposed to give of their means to the church treasury? Why are they to do this? And how often?
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