Supporting Each Other

1 Corinthians 8

Art Birch

Overarching Truth

Jesus’ followers help each other live for him,

even to the point of surrendering personal freedoms.

Timeless Truth 1

Knowledge without love can be harmful. 8:1-3

Timeless Truth 2

There is only one God from whom all things came and for whom we live and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and for whom we live. 8:4-7a

“In the name of individual freedom, today’s society declares that there are no transcendent realities to which we must conform…Indeed, if there is a moral absolute in today’s culture, it is that we must not say that there are moral absolutes…Such statements are said to oppress people and limit their freedom.”

Timothy Keller, How to Reach the West Again.

Timeless Truth 3

We have the freedom to surrender any particular freedom when exercising it sins against Christ by causing others to stumble. 8:7-13

Application Question: With whom and in what ways do you need to be careful not to stumble another believer? 

Preparation for Next Sunday: Read 1 Corinthians 8-10 in entirety.