I Corinthians

I Cor 6 9 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men [a]a 10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

I Cor 6 11 And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

I Cor 6 12 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. 13 You say, “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food, and God will destroy them both.” The body, however, is not meant for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.

I Cor 6 12 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. 13 You say, “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food, and God will destroy them both.” The body, however, is not meant for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.

I Corinthians Where? When? Why? Who?

Troas Philippi Thessalonica Athens Corinth Ephesus

Cenchreae Acts 18:18 18 Paul stayed on in Corinth for some time. Then he left the brothers and sisters and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Before he sailed, he had his hair cut off at Cenchreae because of a vow he had taken

Cenchreae Romans 16:1-3 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. 2 I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me. 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my co-workers in Christ Jesus.

Corinth

Temple of Aphrodite

Bema “ Judgement seat”

Corinth Busy New demolished in BC 146 Rebuilt after 100 yr “.. Without aristocracy, without tradition, and without well established citizens” (Barclay)

“ if the love of Jesus could take root in Corinth-the most populated, wealthy, commercial minded and sex obsessed city of eastern Europe it must prove powerful anywhere” (Pollock)

Themes of 1 Cor I want......

Themes of 1 Cor I want Division

Themes of 1 Cor I want Division I can do what ever I like

Morals Food Gifts Behaviour at Lord’s Supper Paul reminds and emphasises that love is the key (Ch13)

I can do what ever I like Morals Food Gifts Behaviour at Lord’s Supper Paul reminds and emphasises that love is the key (Ch13)

I can do what ever I like Huge chunk of 1 Cor is about eating meat offered to idols SO WHAT?

Structure Intro “I have heard...” 1 Divisions 2 Selfish arrogance 3 Immorality 4 Answers questions... “ Now concerning..”

I Cor 6 9 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men [a]a 10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

I Cor 6 11 And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

I Cor 6 12 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. 13 You say, “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food, and God will destroy them both.” The body, however, is not meant for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.

I Cor 6 12 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. 13 You say, “Food for the stomach and the stomach for food, and God will destroy them both.” The body, however, is not meant for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body.

“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything ch 6 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. ch 10

Key Quotes “All things are lawful” “Do You not know?”

Structure Intro “I have heard...” 1 Divisions 2 Selfish arrogance 3 Immorality 4 Answers questions... “ Now concerning..”

Now concerning... 1 Marriage ch 7 2 Food offered to idols ch 8 3 Spiritual gifts ch 12 4 Collections ch 16

Now concerning... 1 Marriage ch 7 2 Food offered to idols ch 8 3 Spiritual gifts ch 12 4 Collections ch 16

Now concerning... 1 Marriage ch 7 2 Food offered to idols ch 8 4 chapters! 3 Spiritual gifts ch 12 4 Collections ch 16

What is this meat business?

What has this got to do with me today?

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What has this got to do with me today? 1 Principle “I can but, I should not if... Ch 8

What has this got to do with me today? 1 Principle I can but I should not if... Ch 8 2 Paul’s own example I can but I dont Ch 9

What has this got to do with me today? 1 Principle I can but I should not if... Ch 8 2 Paul’s own example I can but I don't Ch 9 3 Warning Ch 10 v 1-13

What has this got to do with me today? 1 Principle I can but I should not if... Ch 8 2 Paul’s own example I can but I don't Ch 9 3 Warning Ch 10 v Practical advice Ch 10 v

Example of Food What is the problems? Private sacrifice Public sacrifice Why we say grace!!

Example of Food It is not a problem to me ch8 But I won’t hurt someone else

Example of Food I am free to do … But I don’t because of the church work ch 9

Example of Food I am free and I am perfectly safe in my freedom Ch 10 v1-13

Example of Food BUT There are limits You cannot v21

Example of Food BUT Keep it simple v23-26 Assume the best, but it may change Try not to offend anyone for the gospel's sake

Summary 2000 yrs later the problems we face are very similar Love is an overriding principle But there are “lines in the sand” Try to be strong, but Never offend a weaker Christian Never damage the gospel

Summary “All things are allowed for me But I will not allow anything to control me” (Barclay)

Summary 1 Cor “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything ch 6 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive. ch 10