Tag Archives: 1 Corinthians 8

protecting the weak

1 Corinthians 8:10-13 1Co 8:10 Because if someone sees you, the one who has this knowledge, reclining where an idol is displayed, won’t his weak conscience be encouraged to eat food offered to idols? 1Co 8:11 Because this weak one … Continue reading

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considering the consciences

  1 Corinthians 8:7-9 1Co 8:7 However, this knowledge is not in all of us to the same degree. In fact, some have habitually thought like idolaters until now, so when they eat food that has been offered to an … Continue reading

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imposters

1 Corinthians 8:4-6 1Co 8:4 So, about eating food which has been offered to idols, we know that “an idol in this world is nothing,” and “there no God, except for the one.” 1Co 8:5 Because even though there are … Continue reading

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gossip game

1 Corinthians 8:1-3 1Co 8:1 Now regarding your question about food that has been offered to idols. Yes, we know that “we all have knowledge” about what is happening. But knowledge makes a person arrogant, love builds him up. 1Co … Continue reading

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food of the gods

1 Corinthians 8.  The Corinthian Christians had been rescued from a pagan, animistic society that was in deep bondage to the spirits who masqueraded as gods.  Having been set free and knowing the reality of Christ gave them knowledge that … Continue reading

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