1 Corinthians — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on 1 corinthians, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 1 Corinthians 1:18 (KJV)
According to the first chapter, what is the preaching of the cross to them that perish?
Answer: Foolishness
Study note. Paul writes that the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness.
Lesson 2 · 1 Corinthians 2:2 (KJV)
Paul declares that he determined not to know any thing among the Corinthians, save whom?
Answer: Jesus Christ, and him crucified
Study note. Paul focused his ministry among them solely on the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Lesson 3 · 1 Corinthians 3:6 (KJV)
Who does Paul say planted and who watered, though God gave the increase?
Answer: Paul planted, Apollos watered
Study note. Paul uses this agricultural metaphor to show that God alone deserves the glory.
Lesson 4 · 1 Corinthians 4:2 (KJV)
What does Paul say is required in stewards?
Answer: That a man be found faithful
Study note. It is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Lesson 5 · 1 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)
Paul instructs the church to purge out the old leaven that they may be what?
Answer: A new lump
Study note. The church is exhorted to be a new lump, as they are unleavened.
Lesson 6 · 1 Corinthians 6:20 (KJV)
What does Paul say is the price with which the believers were bought?
Answer: A price
Study note. The text states 'For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.'
Lesson 7 · 1 Corinthians 8:1 (KJV)
Knowledge puffeth up, but what edifieth?
Answer: Charity
Study note. Paul contrasts the pride of knowledge with the building power of charity.
Lesson 8 · 1 Corinthians 9:22 (KJV)
Paul says he is made all things to all men, that he might by all means do what?
Answer: Save some
Study note. Paul adapted his approach to different people to win them to the gospel.
Lesson 9 · 1 Corinthians 13:13 (KJV)
In the famous chapter on charity, which of these is NOT mentioned as one of the three that abide?
Answer: Peace
Study note. The three that abide are faith, hope, and charity.
Lesson 10 · 1 Corinthians 15:26 (KJV)
What is described as the last enemy that shall be destroyed?
Answer: Death
Study note. Paul teaches that the final victory of Christ includes the destruction of death.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does 1 corinthians point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?