1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-16 CHAPTERS INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY Dennis Schmidt 10/2015
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1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-31 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
INTRODUCTION {1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-6}
WHO: Paul/Sosthenes W: Called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God
Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, {1 Corinthians 1:1}
WHOM/WHERE: Unto the church of God which is at Corinth WHAT: to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours
Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: {1 Corinthians 1:2}
WHY: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ
Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. {1 Corinthians 1:3}
WAY I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ
I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; {1 Corinthians 1:4}
WITH: That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;
That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; [1 Corinthians 1:5}
WHILE: Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:
Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: {1 Corinthians 1:6}
FUTURE DESIRE WITH NO DIVISIONS {1 CORINTHIANS 1:7-10}
WHAT: So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: 1 Corinthians 1:7]
WITH: Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless WHEN: in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ
Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. {1 Corinthians 1:8}
WHY: God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord
God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. {1 Corinthians 1:9}
WAY: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment
Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. {1 Corinthians 1:10}
CHRISTIAN LEADERS IN BAPTISM {1 CORINTHIANS 1:11-17}
For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, WHO: My brethren WHERE: by them which are of the house of Chloe, WHAT: that there are contentions among you
For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you. {1 Corinthians 1:11}
WITH: Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ
Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. {1 Corinthians 1:12}
WHY: Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul
Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? {1 Corinthians 1:13}
WHILE: I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius
I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; {1 Corinthians 1:14}
WITH: Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name.
Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. {1 Corinthians 1:15}
WITH: And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other.
And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. {1 Corinthians 1:16}
WAY: For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. {1 Corinthians 1:17}
HUMAN WISDOM {1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-25}
WHO/WHOM: Us/Them WHAT: For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. {1 Corinthians 1:18}
WITH: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent
For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. {1 Corinthians 1:19}
WHY: Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world
Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? {1 Corinthians 1:20}
WITH: For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe
For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. {1 Corinthians 1:21}
WAY: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom
For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: {1 Corinthians 1:22}
WITH: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness
But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; {1 Corinthians 1:23}
WHEREAS: But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God
But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. {1 Corinthians 1:24}
WITH: Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. {1 Corinthians 1:25}
GOD'S PLAN FOR THOSE HE CALLED {1 CORINTHIANS 1:26-31}
WHO: Brethren WHAT: For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called
For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: {1 Corinthians 1:26}
WAY: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty
But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; {1 Corinthians 1:27}
WITH: And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are
And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: {1 Corinthians 1:28}
WHY: That no flesh should glory in his presence
That no flesh should glory in his presence. {1 Corinthians 1:29}
WHEREAS: But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: {1 Corinthians 1:30}
WHILE: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord
That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. {1 Corinthians 1:31}
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1 CORINTHIANS 2:1-16 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
PAUL'S METHOD OF DECLARING THE GOSPEL {1 CORINTHIANS 2:1-5}
WHO/WHOM: I (Paul)/Brethren WHY: And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God
And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. {1 Corinthians 2:1}
WHAT: For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. {1 Corinthians 2:2}
WAY: And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling
And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. {1 Corinthians 2:3}
WITH: And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power
And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: {1 Corinthians 2:4}
WANT: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. {1 Corinthians 2:5}
WISDOM OF GOD {1 CORINTHIANS 2:6-11}
WHO: We WHAT: Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: {1 Corinthians 2:6}
WITH: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory
But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: {1 Corinthians 2:7}
WHY: Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. {1 Corinthians 2:8}
WITH: But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. {1 Corinthians 2:9}
WAY: But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. {1 Corinthians 2:10}
WITH: For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God
For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. {1 Corinthians 2:11}
SPIRIT OF GOD {1 CORINTHIANS 2:12-16}
WHAT: Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God
Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. {1 Corinthians 2:12}
WITH: Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual
Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. {1 Corinthians 2:13}
WHY: But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. {1 Corinthians 2:14}
WAY: But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. {1 Corinthians 2:15}
WITH: For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ
For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. {1 Corinthians 2:16}
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1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-23 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
SPIRITUAL MILK VS MEAL LEVELS {1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-5}
WHO/WHOM: And I (Paul)/, brethren, WHAT: could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ
And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. {1 Corinthians 3:1}
WITH: I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able
I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. {1 Corinthians 3:2}
WHY: For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men
For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? {1 Corinthians 3:3}
WAY: For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?
For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? {1 Corinthians 3:4}
WITH: Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man
Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? {1 Corinthians 3:5}
CHRISTIAN DIVISIONS {1 CORINTHIANS 3:6-9}
WHO: I (Paul) WAY: I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase
I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. {1 Corinthians 3:6}
WHAT: So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase
So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. {1 Corinthians 3:7}
WITH: Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour
Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. {1 Corinthians 3:8}
WAY: For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.
For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. {1 Corinthians 3:9}
OTHER FOUNDATIONS/WORKS {1 CORINTHIANS 3:10-15}
WHAT: According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon
According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. {1 Corinthians 3:10}
WITH: For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. {1 Corinthians 3:11}
WHY: Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble
Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; {1 Corinthians 3:12}
WITH: Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. {1 Corinthians 3:13}
WAY: If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. {1 Corinthians 3:14}
WITH: If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. {1 Corinthians 3:15}
TEMPLE OF GOD {1 CORINTHIANS 3:16-23}
WHAT: Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? {1 Corinthians 3:16}
WITH: If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are
If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. {1 Corinthians 3:17}
WHY: Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. {1 Corinthians 3:18}
WITH: For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. {1 Corinthians 3:19}
WITH: And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain
And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. {1 Corinthians 3:20}
WAY: Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours
Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; {1 Corinthians 3:21}
WITH: Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours
Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; {1 Corinthians 3:22}
WITH: And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's
And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's. {1 Corinthians 3:23}
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1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-21 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
JUDGE STEWARDSHIP {1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-5}
WHAT: Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. {1 Corinthians 4:1}
WITH: Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful
Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. {1 Corinthians 4:2}
WAY: But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self.
But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self. {1 Corinthians 4:3}
WITH: For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord
For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. {1 Corinthians 4:4}
WHY: Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God
Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. {1 Corinthians 4:5}
RECEIVED OF THE LORD/NOT PUFFED UP {1 CORINTHIANS 4:6-8}
WHO/WHOM: Brethren/I (Paul) And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; WHAT: that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another
And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another. {1 Corinthians 4:6}
WHY: For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?
For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it? {1 Corinthians 4:7}
WAY: Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you
Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you. {1 Corinthians 4:8}
APOSTLES EXPERIENCES {1 CORINTHIANS 4:9-13}
WHO: I (Paul)/Us WHAT: For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men
For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. {1 Corinthians 4:9}
WHY: We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised
We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised. {1 Corinthians 4:10}
WAY: Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace;
Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace; {1 Corinthians 4:11}
WITH: And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:
And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: {1 Corinthians 4:12}
WHILE: Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.
Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day. {1 Corinthians 4:13}
PAUL FATHER OF FAITH TO CORINTHIANS {1 CORINTHIANS 4:14-21}
WHO/WHOM: I write/You WHILE: I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.
I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. {1 Corinthians 4:14}
WAY: For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel
For though ye have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet have ye not many fathers: for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the gospel. {1 Corinthians 4:15}
WITH: Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me
Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me. {1 Corinthians 4:16}
WHAT: For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church
For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church. {1 Corinthians 4:17}
WHY: Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you
Now some are puffed up, as though I would not come to you. {1 Corinthians 4:18}
WITH: But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power
But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power. {1 Corinthians 4:19}
WHEREAS: For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. {1 Corinthians 4:20}
WANT: What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness
What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness? {1 Corinthians 4:21}
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1 CORINTHIANS 5:1-13 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
SIN AMONG YOU {1 CORINTHIANS 5:1-5}
WHO: You WHAT: It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife
It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. {1 Corinthians 5:1}
WHY: And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you
And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you. {1 Corinthians 5:2}
WITH: For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed
For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed, {1 Corinthians 5:3}
WAY: In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ
In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, {1 Corinthians 5:4}
WITH: To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus
To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus. {1 Corinthians 5:5}
PURGE THE SIN {1 CORINTHIANS 5:6-13}
WHAT: Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump
Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? {1 Corinthians 5:6}
WITH: Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us
Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: {1 Corinthians 5:7}
WHY: Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth
Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. {1 Corinthians 5:8}
WITH: I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators
I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators: {1 Corinthians 5:9}
WHILE: Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world
Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world. {1 Corinthians 5:10}
WITH: But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat
But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. {1 Corinthians 5:11}
WAY: For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within
For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? {1 Corinthians 5:12}
WITH: But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person
But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person. {1 Corinthians 5:13}
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1 CORINTHIANS 6:1-20 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
JUDGE CHRISTIANS, ANGELS, & WORLD {1 CORINTHIANS 6:1-7}
WHAT: Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints
Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? {1 Corinthians 6:1}
WITH: Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters
Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? {1 Corinthians 6:2}
WITH: Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life
Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life? {1 Corinthians 6:3}
WHY: If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church
If then ye have judgments of things pertaining to this life, set them to judge who are least esteemed in the church. {1 Corinthians 6:4}
WITH: I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren
I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren? {1 Corinthians 6:5}
WAY: But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers
But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers. {1 Corinthians 6:6}
WITH: Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded
Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? {1 Corinthians 6:7}
CHANGED & FORGIVEN {1 CORINTHIANS 6:8-14}
WHILE: Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren
Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren. {1 Corinthians 6:8}
WHAT: Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, {1 Corinthians 6:9}
WITH: Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God
Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. {1 Corinthians 6:10}
WHY: And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God
And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. {1 Corinthians 6:11}
WITH: All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any
All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. {1 Corinthians 6:12}
WAY: Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body
Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body. {1 Corinthians 6:13}
WITH: And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power
And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power. {1 Corinthians 6:14}
ONENESS IN CHRIST {1 CORINTHIANS 6:15-20}
WHAT: Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid
Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid. {1 Corinthians 6:15}
WITH: What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh
What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. {1 Corinthians 6:16}
WHY: But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit
But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. {1 Corinthians 6:17}
WAY: Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body
Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. {1 Corinthians 6:18}
WHEREAS: What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own
What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? {1 Corinthians 6:19}
WITH: For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's
For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. {1 Corinthians 6:20}
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1 CORINTHIANS 7:1-40 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
WIVES & HUSBAND SEXUAL CONDUCT {1 CORINTHIANS 7:1-9}
WHAT: Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman
Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. {1 Corinthians 7:1}
WITH: Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband
Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. {1 Corinthians 7:2}
WHY: Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband
Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. {1 Corinthians 7:3}
WITH: The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife
The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. {1 Corinthians 7:4}
WITH: Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency
Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency. {1 Corinthians 7:5}
WHILE: But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment
But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment. {1 Corinthians 7:6}
WAY: For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that
For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that. {1 Corinthians 7:7}
WITH: I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I
I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. {1 Corinthians 7:8}
WANT: But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn
But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn. {1 Corinthians 7:9}
COMMANDS TO FAILED MARRIAGES {1 CORINTHIANS 7:10-16}
WHAT: And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband:
And unto the married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband: {1 Corinthians 7:10}
WITH: But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife
But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife. {1 Corinthians 7:11}
WHY: But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away
But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away. {1 Corinthians 7:12}
WITH: And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him
And the woman which hath an husband that believeth not, and if he be pleased to dwell with her, let her not leave him. {1 Corinthians 7:13}
WAY: For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy
For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. {1 Corinthians 7:14}
WITH: But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace
But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace. {1 Corinthians 7:15}
WHEREAS: For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife
For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save thy husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save thy wife? {1 Corinthians 7:16}
STAY IN GOD'S CALLING {1 CORINTHIANS 7:17-24}
WHAT: But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches
But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches. {1 Corinthians 7:17}
WITH: Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised
Is any man called being circumcised? let him not become uncircumcised. Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised. {1 Corinthians 7:18}
WHY: Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God
Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the keeping of the commandments of God. {1 Corinthians 7:19}
WAY: Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called
Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. {1 Corinthians 7:20}
WHILE: Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather
Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather. {1 Corinthians 7:21}
WITH: For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant
For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant. {1 Corinthians 7:22}
WHEREAS: Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men
Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men. {1 Corinthians 7:23}
WITH: Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God
Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God. {1 Corinthians 7:24}
WIVES/HUSBAND RELATIONSHIPS {1 CORINTHIANS 7:25-33}
WANT: Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful
Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful. {1 Corinthians 7:25}
WITH: I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be
I suppose therefore that this is good for the present distress, I say, that it is good for a man so to be. {1 Corinthians 7:26}
WHAT: Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife
Art thou bound unto a wife? seek not to be loosed. Art thou loosed from a wife? seek not a wife. {1 Corinthians 7:27}
WITH: But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you
But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you. {1 Corinthians 7:28}
WHY: But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none
But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; {1 Corinthians 7:29}
WITH: And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not
And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not; {1 Corinthians 7:30}
WITH: And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away. {1 Corinthians 7:31}
WAY: But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord
But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord: {1 Corinthians 7:32}
WITH: But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife
But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world, how he may please his wife. {1 Corinthians 7:33}
MARRIED RELATIONSHIPS {1 CORINTHIANS 7:34-40}
WHAT: There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband
There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband. {1 Corinthians 7:34}
WITH: And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction
And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction. {1 Corinthians 7:35}
WHY: But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry
But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry. {1 Corinthians 7:36}
WITH: Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well
Nevertheless he that standeth stedfast in his heart, having no necessity, but hath power over his own will, and hath so decreed in his heart that he will keep his virgin, doeth well. {1 Corinthians 7:37}
WAY: So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better.
So then he that giveth her in marriage doeth well; but he that giveth her not in marriage doeth better. {1 Corinthians 7:38}
WHEREAS: The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord
The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; only in the Lord. {1 Corinthians 7:39}
WITH: But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God
But she is happier if she so abide, after my judgment: and I think also that I have the Spirit of God. {1 Corinthians 7:40}
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1 CORINTHIANS 8:1-13 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
KNOWLEDGE OF GOD {1 CORINTHIANS 8:1-6}
WHAT: Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth
Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. {1 Corinthians 8:1}
WITH: And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. {1 Corinthians 8:2}
WAY: But if any man love God, the same is known of him
But if any man love God, the same is known of him. {1 Corinthians 8:3}
WHILE: As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one. {1 Corinthians 8:4}
WHY: For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many)
For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) {1 Corinthians 8:5}
WITH: But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him
But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. {1 Corinthians 8:6}
EAT FOOD OFFED TO IDOLS {1 CORINTHIANS 8:7-13}
WHAT: Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled
Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. {1 Corinthians 8:7}
WITH: But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse
But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse. {1 Corinthians 8:8}
WHY But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak
But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. {1 Corinthians 8:9}
WITH: For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols
For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; {1 Corinthians 8:10}
WAY: And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died
And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died? {1 Corinthians 8:11}
WITH: But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ
But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ. {1 Corinthians 8:12}
WITH: Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend
Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend. {1 Corinthians 8:13}
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1 CORINTHIANS 9:1-27 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
PAUL ANSWER'S FOOD/WIFE QUESTIONS {1 CORINTHIANS 9:1-6}
WHY: Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend
Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? {1 Corinthians 9:1}
WHO: I (Paul) WHAT: If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord
If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. {1 Corinthians 9:2}
WITH: Mine answer to them that do examine me is this
Mine answer to them that do examine me is this, {1 Corinthians 9:3}
WAY: Have we not power to eat and to drink
Have we not power to eat and to drink? {1 Corinthians 9:4}
WITH: Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas
Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? {1 Corinthians 9:5}
WHILE: Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working
Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? {1 Corinthians 9:6}
SOWNING/REAPING LABORS {1 CORINTHIANS 9:7-11}
WHAT: Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock
Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? {1 Corinthians 9:7}
WITH: Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also
Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? {1 Corinthians 9:8}
WHY: For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen
For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? {1 Corinthians 9:9}
WITH: Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope
Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. {1 Corinthians 9:10}
WAY: If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things
If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things? {1 Corinthians 9:11}
LIVE BY THE GOSPEL {1 CORINTHIANS 9:12-18}
WHAT: If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ
If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. {1 Corinthians 9:12}
WITH: Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar
Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar? {1 Corinthians 9:13}
WHY: Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel
Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. {1 Corinthians 9:14}
WITH: But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void
But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void. {1 Corinthians 9:15}
WAY: For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel
For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! {1 Corinthians 9:16}
WITH: For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.
For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. {1 Corinthians 9:17}
WITH: What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel
What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel. {1 Corinthians 9:18}
BECAME WHAT IS NEEDED FOR GOSPEL {1 CORINTHIANS 9:19-27}
WHAT: For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more
For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. {1 Corinthians 9:19}
WITH: And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law
And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; {1 Corinthians 9:20}
WITH: To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law
To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law. {1 Corinthians 9:21}
WHY: To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some
To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. {1 Corinthians 9:22}
WITH: And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you
And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. {1 Corinthians 9:23}
WAY: Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. {1 Corinthians 9:24}
WITH: And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible
And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. {1 Corinthians 9:25}
WITH: To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some
I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: {1 Corinthians 9:26}
WANT: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. {1 Corinthians 9:27}
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1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-33 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
OLD TESTAMENT JEWISH PEOPLE SIN {1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-10}
WHO/WHOM: Brethren/I (Paul) WHAT: Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea
Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; {1 Corinthians 10:1}
WITH: And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea
And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; {1 Corinthians 10:2}
WAY: And did all eat the same spiritual meat
And did all eat the same spiritual meat; {1 Corinthians 10:3}
WITH: And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ
And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. {1 Corinthians 10:4}
WHY: But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness
But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. {1 Corinthians 10:5}
WITH: Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted
Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. {1 Corinthians 10:6}
WANT: Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play
Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. {1 Corinthians 10:7}
WITH: Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand
Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. {1 Corinthians 10:8}
WHILE: Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents
Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted, and were destroyed of serpents. {1 Corinthians 10:9}
WITH: Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer.
Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer. {1 Corinthians 10:10}
LIFE EXPERIENCES {1 CORINTHIANS 10:11-21}
WHO: Our WHAT: Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come
Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. {1 Corinthians 10:11}
WITH: Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall
Wherefore
let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
{1
Corinthians 10:12}
WHY:
There
hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is
faithful,
who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but
will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be
able to bear it
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. {1 Corinthians 10:13}
WITH: Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. {1 Corinthians 10:14}
WHILE: I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say
I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. {1 Corinthians 10:15}
WAY: The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ
The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? {1 Corinthians 10:16}
WITH: For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread
For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. {1 Corinthians 10:17}
WHEREAS: Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar
Behold Israel after the flesh: are not they which eat of the sacrifices partakers of the altar? {1 Corinthians 10:18}
WITH: What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing
What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing? {1 Corinthians 10:19}
WITH: But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils
But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. {1 Corinthians 10:20}
WANT: Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils
Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils. {1 Corinthians 10:21}
EATING FOOD OFFERED TO IDOLS {1 CORINTHIANS 10:22-28}
WHO: We WHAT: Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he
Do
we provoke the Lord to jealousy?
are
we stronger than he?
{1
Corinthians 10:22}
WITH: All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. {1 Corinthians 10:23}
WAY: Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth
Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. {1 Corinthians 10:24}
WITH: Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake
Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: {1 Corinthians 10:25}
WHY: For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof.
For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. {1 Corinthians 10:26}
WITH: If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake.
If any of them that believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, asking no question for conscience sake. {1 Corinthians 10:27}
WITH: But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof
But if any man say unto you, This is offered in sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that shewed it, and for conscience sake: for the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: {1 Corinthians 10:28}
LIBERTY IN FOOD/DRINK {1 CORINTHIANS 10:29-33}
WHO: I (Paul) WHAT: Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience
Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience? {1 Corinthians 10:29}
WITH: For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks
For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? {1 Corinthians 10:30 }
WAY: Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. {1 Corinthians 10:31}
WITH: Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:
Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: {1 Corinthians 10:32}
WHY: Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved
Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. {1 Corinthians 10:33}
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1 CORINTHIANS 11:1-34 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
FOLLOWERS & AUTHORITY/LEADERSHIP {1 CORINTHIANS 11:1-10}
WHO/WHOM: Ye/Me, I (Paul) WHAT: Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ
Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. {1 Corinthians 11:1}
WITH: Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you
Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you. {1 Corinthians 11:2}
WHEREAS: But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God
But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. {1 Corinthians 11:3}
WITH: Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head
Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head. {1 Corinthians 11:4}
WITH: But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven
But every woman that prayeth or prophesieth with her head uncovered dishonoureth her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven. {1 Corinthians 11:5}
WHY: For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered
For if the woman be not covered, let her also be shorn: but if it be a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven, let her be covered. {1 Corinthians 11:6}
WITH: For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man
For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. {1 Corinthians 11:7}
WAY: For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man
For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. {1 Corinthians 11:8}
WITH: Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man
Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man. {1 Corinthians 11:9}
WITH: For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels
For this cause ought the woman to have power on her head because of the angels. {1 Corinthians 11:10}
WOMEN/MEN & THEIR HAIR {1 CORINTHIANS 11:11-16}
WHAT: Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord
Nevertheless neither is the man without the woman, neither the woman without the man, in the Lord. {1 Corinthians 11:11}
WHY: For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God
For as the woman is of the man, even so is the man also by the woman; but all things of God. {1 Corinthians 11:12}
WHILE: Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered
Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? {1 Corinthians 11:13}
WITH: Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him
Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? {1 Corinthians 11:14}
WAY: But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering
But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. {1 Corinthians 11:15}
WITH: But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God
But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God. {1 Corinthians 11:16}
CHURCH HERESIES {1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-22}
WHAT: Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse.
Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. {1 Corinthians 11:17}
WITH: For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.
For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. {1 Corinthians 11:18}
WHY: For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you
For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. {1 Corinthians 11:19}
WITH: When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper
When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper. {1 Corinthians 11:20}
WAY: For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken
For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken. {1 Corinthians 11:21}
WITH: What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not
What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not. {1 Corinthians 11:22}
COMMUNION/LORD'S SUPPER {1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-30}
WHO: I (Paul) WHEN: The same night in which he was betrayed WHAT: For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread
For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: {1 Corinthians 11:23}
WITH: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me
And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. {1 Corinthians 11:24}
WITH: After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me
After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. {1 Corinthians 11:25}
WHY: For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. {1 Corinthians 11:26}
WAY: Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord
Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. {1 Corinthians 11:27}
WITH: But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
But
let a man examine himself,
and
so let him eat of that
bread,
and
drink of that
cup.
{1
Corinthians 11:28}
WITH: For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body
For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body. {1 Corinthians 11:29}
WHILE: For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep
For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep. {1 Corinthians 11:30}
JUDGE OURSELVES {1 CORINTHIANS 11:31-34}
WHO: We WHAT: For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged
For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. {1 Corinthians 11:31}
WITH: But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world
But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world. {1 Corinthians 11:32}
WHY: Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another
Wherefore, my brethren, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another. {1 Corinthians 11:33}
WAY: And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come
And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come. {1 Corinthians 11:34}
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1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-31 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
SPIRITUAL GIFTS CATEGORIES {1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-7}
WHO/WHOM: I (Paul)/Brethren WHAT: Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant. {1 Corinthians 12:1}
WHILE: Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led.
Ye know that ye were Gentiles, carried away unto these dumb idols, even as ye were led. {1 Corinthians 12:2}
WAY: Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost
Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. {1 Corinthians 12:3}
WITH: Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. {1 Corinthians 12:4}
WITH: And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord
And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. {1 Corinthians 12:5}
WITH: And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in alL
And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. {1 Corinthians 12:6}
WHY: But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. {1 Corinthians 12:7}
SPIRITUAL GIFTS {1 CORINTHIANS 12:8-17}
WAY: For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; {1 Corinthians 12:8}
WITH: To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit
To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; {1 Corinthians 12:9}
WITH: To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues
To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: {1 Corinthians 12:10}
WHAT: But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. {1 Corinthians 12:11}
WITH: For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ
For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. {1 Corinthians 12:12}
WHO: We WHEREAS: For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. {1 Corinthians 12:13}
WITH: For the body is not one member, but many.
For the body is not one member, but many. {1 Corinthians 12:14}
WHY: If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body
If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? {1 Corinthians 12:15}
WITH: And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body
And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? {1 Corinthians 12:16}
WITH: If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling
If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? {1 Corinthians 12:17}
MEMBERS OF THE BODY {1 CORINTHIANS 12:18-27}
WHAT: But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him
But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. {1 Corinthians 12:18}
WITH: And if they were all one member, where were the body
And if they were all one member, where were the body? {1 Corinthians 12:19}
WITH: But now are they many members, yet but one body
But now are they many members, yet but one body. {1 Corinthians 12:20}
WAY: And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. {1 Corinthians 12:21}
WITH: Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary
Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: {1 Corinthians 12:22}
WHY: And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.
And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. {1 Corinthians 12:23}
WITH: For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked
For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: {1 Corinthians 12:24}
WITH: That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. {1 Corinthians 12:25}
WHILE: And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it
And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. {1 Corinthians 12:26}
WHO: Ye WHEREAS: Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular
Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. {1 Corinthians 12:27}
CHURCH MINISTRIES {1 CORINTHIANS 12:28-31}
WHAT: And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues
And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. {1 Corinthians 12:28}
WAY: Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles
Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? {1 Corinthians 12:29}
WITH: Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret
Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? {1 Corinthians 12:30}
WHO/WHOM: I (Paul)/You WHY: But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. {1 Corinthians 12:31}
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1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
LOVE/CHARITY {1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-8}
WHO: I (Paul) WHY: Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. {1 Corinthians 13:1}
WITH: And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing
And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. {1 Corinthians 13:2}
WITH: And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing
And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. {1 Corinthians 13:3}
WHAT: Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, {1 Corinthians 13:4}
WITH: Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil
Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; {1 Corinthians 13:5}
WITH: Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth
Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; {1 Corinthians 13:6}
WITH: Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things
Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. {1 Corinthians 13:7}
WAY: Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away
Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. {1 Corinthians 13:8}
LIMITED KNOWLEDGE {1 CORINTHIANS 13:9-13}
WHAT: For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. {1 Corinthians 13:9}
WITH: But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
But
when that which is perfect is come,
then
that which is in part shall be done away.
{1
Corinthians 13:10}
WHY: When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. {1 Corinthians 13:11}
WAY: For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. {1 Corinthians 13:12}
WHEREAS: And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. {1 Corinthians 13:13}
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1 CORINTHIANS 14:1-40 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
PROPHECIES/TONGUES {1 CORINTHIANS 14:1-6}
WHAT: Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy
Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. {1 Corinthians 14:1}
WHY: For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries
For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. {1 Corinthians 14:2}
WITH: But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. {1 Corinthians 14:3}
WITH: He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. {1 Corinthians 14:4}
WAY: I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying
I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. {1 Corinthians 14:5}
WITH: Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine
Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? {1 Corinthians 14:6}
TONGUES SOUND {1 CORINTHIANS 14:7-11}
WHAT: And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped
And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped? {1 Corinthians 14:7}
WHY: For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle
For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? {1 Corinthians 14:8}
WITH: So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.
So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air. {1 Corinthians 14:9}
WAY: There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification
There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification. {1 Corinthians 14:10}
WITH: Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me.
Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. {1 Corinthians 14:11}
INTERPRET TONGUES {1 CORINTHIANS 14:12-17}
WHY: Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. {1 Corinthians 14:12}
WHAT: Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.
Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. {1 Corinthians 14:13}
WITH: For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful
For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. {1 Corinthians 14:14}
WAY: What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also : I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also
What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also : I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. {1 Corinthians 14:15}
WITH: Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest
Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest? {1 Corinthians 14:16}
WITH: For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified
For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. {1 Corinthians 14:17}
TONGUES IN CHURCH {1 CORINTHIANS 14:18-23}
WHO/WHOM: I (Paul)/Ye WHAT: I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all
I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: {1 Corinthians 14:18}
WITH: Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue WHERE: In the church
Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. {1 Corinthians 14:19}
WHY: Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men
Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. {1 Corinthians 14:20}
WITH: In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord
In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. {1 Corinthians 14:21}
WAY: Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe
Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. {1 Corinthians 14:22}
WITH: If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad
If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? {1 Corinthians 14:23}
PROPHECIES IN CHURCH {1 CORINTHIANS 14:24-33}
WHAT: But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all
But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: {1 Corinthians 14:24}
WITH: And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.
And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth. {1 Corinthians 14:25}
WHO: Brethren WAY: How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying
How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. {1 Corinthians 14:26}
WITH: If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret
If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. {1 Corinthians 14:27}
WHY: But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God
But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. {1 Corinthians 14:28}
WHEREAS: Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge
Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. {1 Corinthians 14:29}
WITH: If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace
If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. {1 Corinthians 14:30}
WANT: For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted
For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. {1 Corinthians 14:31}
WITH: And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets
And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. {1 Corinthians 14:32}
WHILE: For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. {1 Corinthians 14:33}
WOMEN SPEAK IN CHURCH {1 CORINTHIANS 14:34-40}
WHO: Women WHAT: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law
Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. {1 Corinthians 14:34}
WAY: And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church
And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. {1 Corinthians 14:35}
WHY: What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only
What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? {1 Corinthians 14:36}
WHOM: I (Paul) WANT: If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord
If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. {1 Corinthians 14:37}
WITH: But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant
But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. {1 Corinthians 14:38}
WHEREAS: Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues
Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. {1 Corinthians 14:39}
WITH: Let all things be done decently and in order
Let all things be done decently and in order. {1Corinthians 14:40}
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1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-58 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
PAUL PREACHES GOSPEL {1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-8}
WHO/WHOM: I (Paul)/Brethren WHAT: Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; {1 Corinthians 15:1}
WITH: By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain
By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. {1 Corinthians 15:2}
WAY: For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; {1 Corinthians 15:3}
WITH: And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures
And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: {1 Corinthians 15:4}
WHY: And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve
And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: {1 Corinthians 15:5}
WITH: After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep
After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. {1 Corinthians 15:6}
WITH: After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles
After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. {1 Corinthians 15:7}
WHILE: And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.
And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.{1 Corinthians 15:8}
PAUL APOSTLESHIP {1 CORINTHIANS 15:9-13}
WHO: I (Paul) WHAT: For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God
For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. {1 Corinthians 15:9}
WITH: But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me
But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. {1 Corinthians 15:10}
WHY: Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed
Therefore whether it were I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed. {1 Corinthians 15:11}
WITH: Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead
Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? {1 Corinthians 15:12}
WAY: But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen
But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: {1 Corinthians 15:13}
CHRIST RESURRECTION FROM DEAD {1 CORINTHIANS 15:14-21}
WHO/WHOM: Our/Your WHAT: And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain
And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. {1 Corinthians 15:14}
WHY: Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not
Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. {1 Corinthians 15:15}
WITH: For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised
For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: {1 Corinthians 15:16}
WAY: And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins
And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. {1 Corinthians 15:17}
WITH: Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished
Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. {1 Corinthians 15:18}
WHILE: If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. {1 Corinthians 15:19}
WHEREAS: But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept
But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. {1 Corinthians 15:20}
WITH: For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead
For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. {1 Corinthians 15:21}
DEATH'S FINISH {1 CORINTHIANS 15:22-29}
WHAT: For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive
For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. {1 Corinthians 15:22}
WITH: But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming
But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. {1 Corinthians 15:23}
WHY: Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power
Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. {1 Corinthians 15:24}
WITH: For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet
For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. {1 Corinthians 15:25}
WHY: The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death
The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. {1 Corinthians 15:26}
WITH: For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.
For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. {1 Corinthians 15:27}
WITH: And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all
And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.{1 Corinthians 15:28}
WHEREAS: Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead
Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all? why are they then baptized for the dead? {1 Corinthians 15:29}
CONFUSION ON RESURRECTION {1 CORINTHIANS 15:30-34}
WHO/WHOM: We WHY: And why stand we in jeopardy every hour
And why stand we in jeopardy every hour? {1 Corinthians 15:30}
WITH: I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.
I
protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord,
I
die daily.
{1
Corinthians 15:31}
WHAT: If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die
If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die. {1 Corinthians 15:32}
WAY: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. {1 Corinthians 15:33}
WITH: Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame
Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame. {1 Corinthians 15:34}
TYPES OF BODIES {1 CORINTHIANS 15:35-44}
WHY: But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come
But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come? {1 Corinthians 15:35}
WITH: Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die
Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die: {1 Corinthians 15:36}
WHILE: And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain
And that which thou sowest, thou sowest not that body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of wheat, or of some other grain: {1 Corinthians 15:37}
WITH: But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body
But God giveth it a body as it hath pleased him, and to every seed his own body. {1 Corinthians 15:38}
WAY: All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds
All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. {1 Corinthians 15:39}
WITH: There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another
There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. {1 Corinthians 15:40}
WITH: There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory
There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. {1 Corinthians 15:41}
WHAT: So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption
So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: {1 Corinthians 15:42}
WITH: It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power
It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: {1 Corinthians 15:43}
WITH: It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body
It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. {1 Corinthians 15:44}
EARTHY & HEAVENLY BODIES {1 CORINTHIANS 15:45-50}
WHAT: And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit
And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. {1 Corinthians 15:45}
WITH: Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual
Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. {1 Corinthians 15:46}
WAY: The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven
The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. {1 Corinthians 15:47}
WITH: As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly
As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. {1 Corinthians 15:48}
WITH: And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. {1 Corinthians 15:49}
WHO/WHOM: I/Brethren WHY: Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption
Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. {1 Corinthians 15:50}
CHURCH RAPTURE ALIVE {1 CORINTHIANS 15:51-58}
WHO/WHOM: I (Paul)/You WHAT: Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed
Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, {1 Corinthians 15:51}
WITH: In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. {1 Corinthians 15:52}
WHY: For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality
For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. {1 Corinthians 15:53}
WITH: So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory
So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. {1 Corinthians 15:54}
WAY: O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? {1 Corinthians 15:55}
WITH: The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. {1 Corinthians 15:56}
WHEREAS: But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. {1 Corinthians 15:57}
WITH: Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. {1 Corinthians 15:58}
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1 CORINTHIANS 16:1-24 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
COLLECTION FOR SAINTS {1 CORINTHIANS 16:1-7}
WHO/WHOM: I (Paul)/Ye WHAT: Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. {1 Corinthians 16:1}
WITH: Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come
Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. {1 Corinthians 16:2}
WHEN/WAY: And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem
And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem. {1 Corinthians 16:3}
WITH: And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me.
And if it be meet that I go also, they shall go with me. {1 Corinthians 16:4}
WHILE: Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia
Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia. {1 Corinthians 16:5}
WHY: And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go
And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go. {1 Corinthians 16:6}
WITH: For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit
For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. {1 Corinthians 16:7}
PAUL'S MINISTRY {1 CORINTHIANS 16:8-14}
WHO: I (Paul) But I will tarry WHERE: at Ephesus until WHEN: Pentecost
But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. {1 Corinthians 16:8}
WHY: For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries
For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. {1 Corinthians 16:9}
WHOM: You WHAT: Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do
Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. {1 Corinthians 16:10}
WITH: Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren. {1 Corinthians 16:11}
WAY: As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.
As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come unto you with the brethren: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time. {1 Corinthians 16:12}
WANT: Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. {1 Corinthians 16:13}
WITH: Let all your things be done with charity
Let all your things be done with charity. {1 Corinthians 16:14}
PAUL'S CONCLUDING REMARKS {1 CORINTHIANS 16:15-24}
WHAT: I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)
I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,) {1 Corinthians 16:15}
WITH: That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth
That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth. {1 Corinthians 16:16}
WAY: I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied
I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied. {1 Corinthians 16:17}
WITH: For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. {1 Corinthians 16:18}
WHILE: The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. {1 Corinthians 16:19}
WITH: All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss.
All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss. {1 Corinthians 16:20}
WHY: The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand
The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. {1 Corinthians 16:21}
WITH: If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha
If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. {1 Corinthians 16:22}
WANT: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. {1 Corinthians 16:23}
WITH: My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen. {1 Corinthians 16:24}
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