1 Corinthians 15:1-19 | Bible Study Questions

Observation

What does it say?

  1. List all the repeated words.
  2. What important truth was Paul reminding the Corinthian church about?
  3. If someone is truly saved by the Gospel, what would you expect to see in their life? (V:1-2)
  4. List the key components of the gospel as Paul presents it. (1 Corinthian 15:3-4)
  5. Who are the witnesses to Christ's resurrection that Paul mentions?
  6. What problem is Paul addressing in verse 12?
  7. Observe & list the conditional statement presented in this passage? (1 Corinthians 15:12-19) (Eg. If Statements)

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

  1. Discuss why Paul is reminding the Corinthian Church about the Gospel?
  2. What does the repeated words (in accordance with the Scriptures) in Verse 3 & 4 Signify? (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
  3. Why is Paul listing these witnesses in verses 5-11? (1 Corinthians 15:5-11)
  4. In verses 13-19, Paul outlines a series of "if... then..." statements. Discuss the negative implications of denying the resurrection of Christ? (1 Corinthians 15:13-19)

APPLICATION

How should it change us?

  1. How does it look like in a christian's daily life to truly "receive" and "stand"  & "hold fast" the Gospel as described in these verses?
  2. How does understanding the consequences of denying the resurrection (as outlined by Paul) strengthen your faith in the Gospel?
  3. How should these verses impact the way you share the Gospel with others?
  4. Are there any areas of your life where your hope in Christ is limited to "this life only"?
  5. Thank God for the Gospel and the eternal hope that we have through the resurrection of Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:1-19 | Bible Study Questions

Observation

What does it say?

  1. List all the repeated words.
  2. What important truth was Paul reminding the Corinthian church about?
  3. If someone is truly saved by the Gospel, what would you expect to see in their life? (V:1-2)
  4. List the key components of the gospel as Paul presents it. (1 Corinthian 15:3-4)
  5. Who are the witnesses to Christ's resurrection that Paul mentions?
  6. What problem is Paul addressing in verse 12?
  7. Observe & list the conditional statement presented in this passage? (1 Corinthians 15:12-19) (Eg. If Statements)

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

  1. Discuss why Paul is reminding the Corinthian Church about the Gospel?
  2. What does the repeated words (in accordance with the Scriptures) in Verse 3 & 4 Signify? (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
  3. Why is Paul listing these witnesses in verses 5-11? (1 Corinthians 15:5-11)
  4. In verses 13-19, Paul outlines a series of "if... then..." statements. Discuss the negative implications of denying the resurrection of Christ? (1 Corinthians 15:13-19)

APPLICATION

How should it change us?

  1. How does it look like in a christian's daily life to truly "receive" and "stand"  & "hold fast" the Gospel as described in these verses?
  2. How does understanding the consequences of denying the resurrection (as outlined by Paul) strengthen your faith in the Gospel?
  3. How should these verses impact the way you share the Gospel with others?
  4. Are there any areas of your life where your hope in Christ is limited to "this life only"?
  5. Thank God for the Gospel and the eternal hope that we have through the resurrection of Christ.