I Corinthians 7:25-31 (Part 36) Lessons on Single Life

4 considerations about single life

1. Consider circumstances: a) External, v. 27; b) Internal, v. 28

2. Consider the shortness of time, vv. 29-31

3. Consider added responsibility, vv. 32-35

4. Consider, vv. 36-38

Liberty: Its Use and Abuse, I Corinthians 8

• Liberty—there are many things we do in life that we do not have specific instruction from the Lord

• Much of the Christian life is left to mature judgment

Introduction to I Corinthians 8-9:18

• Organizing the passage: 1) A question, 8:1; 2) A regulation, 8:2-13; 3) An example, 9:1-18

• Cultural background: Everything was totally idolatrous and polytheistic

Pagan ritual sacrifice

• Portion dedicated to the idol

• Portion to the priest

• Portion to the offerer

The question, 8:1-3

• Knowledge—facts don’t solve all the problems of life—there must also be . . . : 1) Attitude; 2) Action

• Knowledge alone gives birth to pride

• Love edifies—what kind: 1) Love for God must precede all other