I Corinthians 10 (Part 44b) Avoiding Spiritual Disaster

The principle of fellowship—10:14-18

• Using the way of escape, vv. 14-15: 1) Through understanding nature; 2) Through appreciating wisdom

• Understanding the meaning of fellowship, vv. 16-18—what is koinonia?: 1) Sharing of something someone possesses with another; 2) Joint participation with another that implies approval and for which one is held responsible; 3) Working with another in a joint effort—spiritual or otherwise

The conclusion about fellowship, vv. 19-22

• A comparison of the Lord’s Table and idol worship

• The danger of false worship

Freedom: The Guidelines—10:23-32 The principle of liberty—v. 23

• Life cannot be lived by the slogan “all things are lawful” alone

• Exercise of liberty must be profitable and must edify

The criteria of liberty, v. 24

• “Wealth” is supplied (KJV)—better to use “profit” (benefit) from v. 33

The application for liberty, vv. 25-30

• Eating without asking—vv. 25-27: 1) In relation to one’s personal life; 2) In relation to one’s social life

• Eating when informed—v. 28: 1) The identity of the informer; 2) The action required; 3) Not eating to avoid condemnation—vv. 29-30

Summary of Liberty, 10:31-33

• The ultimate aim—v. 31

• The intermediate aim—vv. 32-33: 1) Considering all—vv. 32; 2) Considering individuals—v. 33