What is the Church?

No matter if we are an introvert or extrovert, we have all struggled with times of feeling alone. Describe some of the struggles or obstacles you faced when you felt alone?

On the other hand, describe a moment in your life when you had someone beside you who helped you to succeed.

What will happen to Christians who try to remain faithful to God by themselves?

Why do you believe God desires Christians to come together as a family?

The church is made up of many different races, ethnicities, and social classes. Despite these differences, what unites the church?

What blessings come from being a part of God’s family? Do you have any personal examples?

How would you define God’s church?

God’s church is illustrated multiple times as being a family. Make a list with your study group of qualities or traits found in biological families and qualities and traits of churches, then discuss the similarities and differences of both.

Read 1 Corinthians 1:10-11. Just as there is occasional quarreling within biological families, the same can be true inside the family of God. This is not because God made a mistake when He established His glorious church. Rather, the church is made up of people who make mistakes. Many people refuse to fellowship with God’s family citing instances of hypocrisy and dysfunction. With your study group, discuss how you might encourage the next person you see who refuses to come to church because of human imperfections. For further insight, keep reading 1 Corinthians to see how Paul handled the people’s problems within the church at Corinth.