Christian Liberty Part 11

Christian Liberty
1 Cor 8-10; Rom 14-15

Review:
Principle of Edification
Principle of Promotion
Principle of Protection
Principle of Caution

The Principle of Relevance- relating to both God and Man

Paul poses 3 scenarios for the discussion of liberty

1. Idol Temple- Paul makes the clear point that Corinthians must avoid Pagan worship

-examples of Temple worship: the Lord's Supper, Catholic Mass

2. Meat Market- v.25 Eat anything sold in the meat market without asking questions for conscience' sake

-Observant Jews wouldn't eat anything that isn't Kosher
-Four possible meanings of "All thing are lawful."
A. I cast off all restraint
B. A restatement of their claims
C. An indication that they were not under the Mosaic Law
D. Paul refuses to reject a Corinthian slogan that is correct as it goes, but qaulifies it.

3. Home of the unbeliever

-Eat everything before you in an unbeliever's home and to do so without asking questions for conscience sake.
-"But if anyone says to you, "This is meat sacrificed to idols," do not eat it..."

Whose conscience is Paul addressing in 28 and 29?

1. Unsaved Host
2. Unsaved Guest
3. Weaker Brother
4. Any Man

The point is Paul believes that every other person's conscience is important to consider when making personal choices