Trivia

Concerning Pagan Gods (Trivia)

How many Roman gods were there?

How many Greek gods were there?

217

176

Just Imagine how much food was in the

market place that came from

idolatrous sacrifices!

No Wonder the Corinthians had a problem!

Introduction

Paul’s Teaching So Far

Introduction-1

In chapter 8

Paul tells us that idols themselves are nothing.

• We can eat things offered to these idols.
• There were those Christians that still struggle with with this.
• We must consider their lifetime of pagan indoctrination.
• We must love these brethren and not cause them to loose faith.

Introduction-2

In chapter 9

Paul teaches that he had rights but self denial is for the service of others.

• Paul’s only desire was for the gospel and man’s salvation.
• He willingly gave up his liberties for the salvation of all men.

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Introduction-3

In chapter 10:1-13

Paul relates Israel’s history as God’s children who were lost

• He warns them to not to arrogantly think you are safe with God that you cannot fall.
• He acknowledges that temptations will come, but God provides a way out.
• Temptations are not designed to make us fail, but to make us stronger.

Chapter Section Synopsis

1 Corinthians 10:14-33

Section Synopsis 10:14-33

• Vs. 14-17 – We are one with Christ in communion.
• Vs. 18-22 – We cannot be united in fellowship with demons and with Christ.
• Vs. 23-24 – Our lawful liberties and the well being of others.
• Vs. 25-26 – Meats offered to idols belongs to God
• Vs. 27-30 – Rules regarding meals served to you by Gentiles.
• Vs. 31-33 – Give God the glory in all we do and seek to save those we are with.

1 Corinthians 10:14-17

We are one in the communion of Christ

One In The Communion Of Christ

Three main Ideas in 10:14-22

• Communion with the god
• Meats offered in idol worship was thought to contain the god himself
• Idolatry served the demons behind the god
• The meat offered was nothing. The intent behind the offering served the purpose of the demon
• Cannot sit at the table of Christ then sit at the table that served as the instrument of demons

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1 Corinthians 10:14-15

Flee from idolatry

Flee From Idolatry

• The action of fleeing should not be associated with cowardice or of defeat.
• The cup of blessing which we bless
• The bread that we break

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1 Corinthians 10:18-22

We cannot be united in fellowship

with demons and with Christ

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Condemned Fellowship

• Paul reminds them of the sacrifices under the Mosaic law (Deut. 12.)
• In comparison to idol worship:
• The Gentiles sacrificed with intent to demons and not to God.
• The conclusion to this is that you cannot commune with the Lord at His table and then commune with demons at their table.

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1 Corinthians 10:23-24

Our lawful liberties and the �well being of others

Our lawful liberties and the �well being of others

Lawful… Not helpful… Edify

• A standard that Paul wanted all men to follow.
• All things within the scope of God’s requirements are lawful.
• These lawful things may not be helpful if they become a problem to our brethren.
• Use good judgment with lawful things, only do that which edifies and builds up all Christians.

1 Corinthians 10:25-26

Eating meats offered to idols actually belongs to God

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Eating meats offered to idols actually belongs to God

• He tells them to eat anything in the marketplace without asking questions.
• The earth and all that is therein belongs to God, and is for our benefit.

1 Corinthians 10:27-30

Rules regarding meals served to you by pagans

Rules regarding meals served to you by pagans

• You have the freedom to eat the meat that he has prepared for you.
• However, if anyone (Gentile, or Christian) declares that the meal was offered in honor of a false god.
• You are to refrain from eating for the good of the one who offered the meal.

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1 Corinthians 10:31-33

Give God the glory in all we do

and seek to save those we are with

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God’s Glory… Man’s Salvation-1

Two basic principles are spelled out

• First is the overriding concern of the follower of Jesus.
• Second, "Give no offence to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God."

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Paul is warning us not to offend unbelievers or believers by our manner of life

God’s Glory… Man’s Salvation-2

• Paul claims that he seeks to please all people in everything he does.
• The apostle would never trim the truth of the gospel to make it more acceptable
• He would do all in his power to make himself acceptable.
• He would avoid offending people or doing things that were detrimental to conversion.

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Paul wanted to remove all barriers that kept people from obeying the gospel.

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Paul’s attitude was

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“I will gladly give up whatever it takes to bring the lost to Christ.”

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In Conclusion

Conclusion

1. Our freedoms in Christ are ours to enjoy.
2. We should gladly put aside those freedoms for the lost and the growing Christian.
3. Always seek the good of others above our own.
4. Never be judgmental of others concerns for your actions, instead, be accepting to their needs and concerns.
5. Always conduct yourself in a way to save others, edify the weak, and give glory to God.

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