I Corinthians 1:10-17
Divisions in the Church

Today, 04/18/2023, let us, together in the grace of God, rejoice and reflect on the Word of God in I Corinthians 1:10-17.

10 Now I exhort you, brothers, through the name of our Lord Jesus Christ that you all say the same thing, and there be no divisions among you, but you be united in the same mind and in the same judgment.

11 For concerning you, my brothers, it was shown to me by those of Chloe that there are strifes among you.

12 But I say this, that each of you says, I am of Paul, and I of Apollos, and I of Cephas, and I of Christ.

13 Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized into the name of Paul?

14 I give thanks to God that I did not baptize any one of you, except Crispus and Gaius,

15 that not anyone should say that you were baptized in my name.

16 And I also baptized the house of Stephanas. For the rest, I do not know if I baptized any other.

17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to announce the gospel, not in wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ be made of no effect.

[Literal Translation of the Holy Bible]

Suggested Questions:

1. What does the phrase “all say the same thing” mean?

2. What does it mean to “be united in the same mind and in the same judgment”?

3. Why is there division in the Church of Corinth?

4. In present times, when Christians claim to belong to different denominations, is there any difference from the believers in the Church of Corinth who created factions within the Church?

5. What is the primary reason for creating factions and causing division within the Church?

Suggested Applications:

1. What is your opinion regarding the prevalence of numerous Christian denominations claiming to be of God today?

2. What are your experiences if you have ever participated in any Christian denominations?

3. Do you believe that the establishment of Christian denominations claiming to be of God is consistent with the teachings of the Holy Bible?