Knowledge vs. Love
In 1 Corinthians 8:1, Paul says that “knowledge puffs up.” What does love do?
What builds up?
In 1 Corinthians 8:9, Paul says that we should be careful not to use our freedom in a way that causes someone else to stumble. What is this “freedom” referring to?
What is the freedom Christians have in Christ?
In 1 Corinthians 8:10, Paul explains that a weaker brother might be tempted to eat food sacrificed to idols if they see you doing it. What does this mean?
What is it might encourage them to sin or go against their conscience?
In 1 Corinthians 8:4, Paul says that idols are not real gods. What is the truth about idols, according to Paul?
What is there is no god but one?
In 1 Corinthians 8:1, Paul says that “knowledge puffs up,” but what is his greater goal in teaching the Corinthians?
What is to build them up in love?
According to 1 Corinthians 8:2, what does Paul say about someone who thinks they know something?
What is they do not yet know as they ought to know?
According to 1 Corinthians 8:8, what does Paul say about food sacrificed to idols?
What is food does not bring us closer to God?
According to 1 Corinthians 8:11, what happens when a weaker brother is led to sin because of someone else's actions?
What is they are destroyed by your knowledge?
In 1 Corinthians 8:5, Paul refers to "so-called gods" in the world. What does the term “so-called” suggest?
What is that these gods are not real or true?
In 1 Corinthians 8:13, Paul states that he would never eat meat sacrificed to idols if it caused his brother to stumble. Why does Paul say this?
What is because he cares more about helping others and avoiding their sin than exercising his own freedom?
In 1 Corinthians 8:3, Paul writes that “if anyone loves God, he is known by God.” What does this phrase “known by God” imply?
What is God has a special, personal relationship with them?
In 1 Corinthians 8:9, Paul warns against exercising our freedom in a way that might cause others to stumble. What does Paul refer to this as?
What is a stumbling block?
In 1 Corinthians 8:12, Paul explains that if someone sins against a weaker brother, they are actually sinning against whom?
What is against Christ?
In 1 Corinthians 8:6, Paul explains that there is one God, the Father, and one Lord, Jesus Christ. What does Paul say about the creation of all things?
What is that all things are created through the Father and through Jesus Christ?
In 1 Corinthians 8:3, Paul says that love for God leads to being “known by God.” What does this tell us about the relationship between love and knowledge?
What is that true knowledge of God is connected to love for Him?
In 1 Corinthians 8:1, Paul says that “knowledge puffs up.” What does this suggest about the potential dangers of too much knowledge?
What is that it can make someone prideful and not loving?
In 1 Corinthians 8:7, Paul mentions that some people with a weak conscience might think eating food sacrificed to idols is wrong. Why is this important?
What is because their conscience is weak and they might feel guilty?
In 1 Corinthians 8:10, Paul mentions that the weaker brother’s conscience can be defiled. What does it mean for someone’s conscience to be defiled?
What is that they feel guilty or morally corrupted by their actions?
According to 1 Corinthians 8:4-6, Paul makes a distinction between false gods and the true God. Why is this distinction important for Christians?
What is because Christians should recognize that there is only one true God, and idols have no real power?
In 1 Corinthians 8:12, Paul teaches that it is wrong to use your freedom in a way that might harm another person’s faith. What does this teach about Christian freedom?
What is that Christian freedom should be used responsibly, with consideration for others’ faith?
In 1 Corinthians 8:3, Paul emphasizes that love is important in knowing God. Why does Paul make this distinction between knowledge and love?
What is because love leads to a more humble, Christ-like attitude, while knowledge alone can lead to arrogance?
In 1 Corinthians 8:9, Paul stresses not letting our freedom become a stumbling block. Why does Paul place this much importance on how we use our freedom?
What is because our actions can influence others’ faith and their walk with Christ?
In 1 Corinthians 8:11-12, Paul stresses the importance of considering the conscience of a weaker brother. How does Paul show the weight of this responsibility?
What is by saying that causing someone to stumble is like sinning against Christ himself?
In 1 Corinthians 8:6, Paul says there is “one God, the Father” and “one Lord, Jesus Christ.” How does this verse affirm the relationship between God the Father and Jesus Christ?
What is that Jesus Christ is central in God’s plan of creation, and they are united in their divine nature and authority?
In 1 Corinthians 8:9-13, Paul says he would give up his rights (like eating meat sacrificed to idols) for the sake of others. What does this teach about selflessness in the Christian life?
What is that Christians should prioritize the spiritual well-being of others over their own personal freedoms?