Text: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Theme: True salvation produces real change.
- You are washed. Read Isaiah 1:1-8; then jump to v.18 — This is your story! This is the testimony of every believer!
- Regarding your sanctification — read 1 Corinthians 1:30 and Hebrews 10:10.
- You are justified: Galatians 2:16; Romans 5:1
- How might you clarify the boast “Once saved, always saved”?
Text: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8
Theme: Godly wisdom must prevail in Christian conflict.
- Do you have a church conflict “horror story”?
- Do you often have a mindset of getting what is yours? Are you defensive about being taken advantage of?
- In light of our text, how would you answer the question: “Should a Christian ever file a suit in court?”
- In what human relationship could you expect conflict this week? How can you prepare to handle it – to disarm it – to prevent it?
Text: 1 Corinthians 5
Theme: How the church can celebrate holiness.
- What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “church discipline”?
- Read Luke 15:11-32 regarding the prodigal son.
- Read Exodus 12 for the story of the Passover mentioned in 1 Corinthians 5:7-8.
- Read 1 Corinthians 5:11. Why do you think many people call themselves Christians, but seem to live in many ways like a non-christian?
Text: 1 Corinthians 4
Theme: Recognize the pride that divides the church.
- Have you known (or been) a leader who forgets how 1 Cor 4:1-2 describes leaders? What words are used?
- What is the warning light that should go off in your mind when you read 1 Corinthians 4:4?
- How can Paul tell others to imitate him? (1 Cor 4:15-17)
- Work on answering the question in 1 Cor 4:7. Then read v.8 and ask yourself if you think you have arrived in some area of the christian life.
Text: 2 Chronicles 5-7
Theme: A Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication
With thanksgiving, think back over the details of how God led you to attend Grace Bible Church
What friend(s) has God provided through GBC?
What’s the next step of your spiritual growth? What area of your discipleship needs to be strengthened? What topics do you need to learn more about?
How do you see yourself serving the body of GBC as you continue to grow?
Text: Genesis 6-8
Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7
Text: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23
Theme: The Solution to the Problem of Church Division
Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16
Theme: Right living depends on right thinking.
- Read 1 Corinthians 2:1-4 and then read 2 Corinthians 10:3-6. What is a common theme or word?
- In what way are you tempted to lean on human wisdom?
- How is God’s eternal decree (2 Corinthians 2:7) for your glory? Look at 2 Corinthians 3:18 and Romans 8:29-30.
- Look ahead to our next study in 1 Corinthians 3:1-4. Are these believers being described, or unbelievers?
Text: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
Theme: Consider your calling, and then boast in Jesus Christ.
Consider your calling - how God called you to be in Christ Jesus, so that you will boast in Jesus.
I will not boast in anything - no gift, no power no wisdom - but I will boast in Jesus Christ, his death and resurrection.