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1 Corinthians 3

Although the Corinthian believers have the Holy Spirit, their ongoing disunity shows they are living more by the flesh than by the Spirit (v. 3). Paul addresses their divisions, especially over loyalty to leaders like himself and Apollos, using analogies to explain: Verses 6–9: A planting analogy—God gives the growth, not the workers. Verses 10–15: A building analogy—each person’s work will be tested by God. Paul reminds them that what truly matters is what’s done for Christ. Instead of dividing over leaders, believers should focus on building God's church together, knowing that God will evaluate their contributions.
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Section 4
9:51Session 4Session 4

1 Corinthians 3

Summary: Though all the Corinthian believers have the Holy Spirit, as Paul highlighted

in chapter 2, their disunity means they are not acting like people with the Spirit.

● Verse 3 - acting “fleshly” vs.“spiritually”

Since a key factor in the disunity of the Corinthian believers is oriented around their

association with Apollos and Paul, Paul used their ministries as an object lesson to

consider the absurdity of their disunity.

● Verses 6-9 - planting analogy

● Verses 10-15 - building analogy

“Only one life ‘twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

” C.T . Studd

Not only that, but each person’ s work will be evaluated by God. So each person should

consider what they are doing for the Lord and what they are contributing to the others,

since it is God whose opinion matters, not other people’ s.

The passion God has for his people should encourage unification instead of division.

Questions for Reflection/Discussion:

-Who are some of the people who have contributed to your spiritual journey?

-How does it differ to thank God for the people he has used in your life rather than to

contribute to disunity by associating too strongly with particular Christian leaders?

-How are you contributing to the unity or disunity of the church?

1 Corinthians 3 Instructions

Section 4
9:51Session 4Session 4

1 Corinthians 3

Summary: Though all the Corinthian believers have the Holy Spirit, as Paul highlighted

in chapter 2, their disunity means they are not acting like people with the Spirit.

● Verse 3 - acting “fleshly” vs.“spiritually”

Since a key factor in the disunity of the Corinthian believers is oriented around their

association with Apollos and Paul, Paul used their ministries as an object lesson to

consider the absurdity of their disunity.

● Verses 6-9 - planting analogy

● Verses 10-15 - building analogy

“Only one life ‘twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

” C.T . Studd

Not only that, but each person’ s work will be evaluated by God. So each person should

consider what they are doing for the Lord and what they are contributing to the others,

since it is God whose opinion matters, not other people’ s.

The passion God has for his people should encourage unification instead of division.

Questions for Reflection/Discussion:

-Who are some of the people who have contributed to your spiritual journey?

-How does it differ to thank God for the people he has used in your life rather than to

contribute to disunity by associating too strongly with particular Christian leaders?

-How are you contributing to the unity or disunity of the church?