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Journey Through 1&2 Corinthians

DAY 4 OF 15

Intro

Nicole introduces this lesson on the Corinthians who want the benefits of Christianity without any constraints.

Holiness in the Context of Freedom: In the Text

The letters to the church in Corinth reveal a deep concern Paul has about their understanding of Christian “freedom.” It was basically a view of license to do anything! Paul defines freedom in a way that is surprisingly consistent with Old Testament Torah.

Extremes: Legalism & License

Getting the Alignment Right

It’s important to identify which of Paul’s messages are going to which kind of audience. Imagine Paul’s message, “You’re free to eat all food,” being heard by a group of Corinthian Christians who are participating in pagan practices involving food. They may incorrectly assume they’re free to “fit in” by participating in pagan practices because Paul gave them permission to do so.

Thus, when we read Paul’s instructions in the Epistles, it is critical to know the tendencies of the audience. Then we can identify what corrective Paul’s message is intending to achieve.

Below, see a table that shows the messages and what those messages are meant to provide a corrective against.

Paul’s message they need to hear: Legalism or License?

Don’t be joined to prostitutes. license

You’re free to eat all food. legalism

You are a servant to all. license

Don’t cause others to stumble by what you eat. license

Idols are nothing. legalism

Idols are demonic. license

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Journey Through 1&2 Corinthians

Have you ever wished for a Bible study that could take you beyond surface-level reading? If so, get ready for our journey through the books of 1&2 Corinthians! You'll get to immerse yourself in Scripture (by looking at key terms and ideas), explore what's behind it (by learning historical-cultural background), and also discover its impact by considering its implications, not only for you, but for the global church. Let's dive in!

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