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Freedom & Idols in I Corinthians: The Church, Then and Now

Explore the concept of freedom and idolatry in the church based on I Corinthians 10:1-11:1. Discuss the responsibility of believers and the dangers of provoking God. Understand the importance of balancing knowledge with love, experience with caution, and freedom with responsibility.

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Freedom & Idols in I Corinthians: The Church, Then and Now

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  1. I Corinthians The Church, Then and NowWelcome Session 14 Freedom & IdolsChapter 10:1-11:1

  2. Discussion Groups Process • Gather in groups of 6 to 8 people, same demographic. • For this session, complete questions 1 to 6. • Use various Bible versions to clarify text. • Share your answers. • Note any points remaining unclear after group review. • Confidentiality: personal comments acceptable, avoid private comments, maintain respect for group.

  3. I CorinthiansThe Church, Then and Now Freedom & Idols I Corinthians 10:1 – 11:1 Israel the example (v1-13) Flee idolatry (v14-23) Responsibility (v24 -11:1)

  4. I CorinthiansThe Church, Then and Now Israel the example V1-4 Privilege is no guarantee of success V5-12 Good beginnings do not guarantee good endings V13 God either causes, allows or prevents everything

  5. Israel Today • Delivered from Egypt Redeemed from sin • ‘Baptized’ in Red Sea Baptized in Jesus’ Name • Manna from heaven Bible, our daily bread • Water from rock Holy Ghost from Jesus Privileges

  6. Beginnings Endings • Bad Good • Good Mediocre • Bad No Guarantees

  7. Caution Experience

  8. There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. KJV I Corinthians 10:13

  9. I CorinthiansThe Church, Then and Now Flee idolatry V14-16 Communion with Jesus V17 Sacrifice with God V18-20 Idol worship with demons V21-23 Provoking God is dangerous

  10. I CorinthiansThe Church, Then and Now Be responsible … V24-30 for your brothers and sisters in Christ V31 to glorify God in all things V32-11:1 to seek to win the lost

  11. “The Shambles”

  12. I CorinthiansThe Church, Then and Now Freedom Freedom is based on knowledge. Knowledge is balanced by love. Experience is balanced by caution. Freedom is balanced by responsibility.

  13. Will it lead to freedom or slavery? • Will it make me a stumbling block or a stepping stone? • Will it build me up or tear me down? • Will it only please me, or will it glorify God? • Will it help me to win the lost to Christ, or will it turn them away? All things are lawful, but...

  14. Next Session: Public Worship Part I Chapter 11:2-16 I Corinthians The Church, Then and Now

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