(Audio) 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 | Our Rights and the Gospel

(Audio) 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 | All for God’s Glory

*Main Point: Paul gives two biblical principles to govern all of life, including disputable matters: I. Live for the good of others (vv. 23-30). II. Live for the glory of God (10:31—11:1).

(Audio) 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 | Learning from History

*Main Point: Israel’s disobedience and God’s judgment warn us against spiritual arrogance and carelessness toward sin. I. Spiritual blessings don’t guarantee spiritual obedience (vv. 1-5). II. Learn from negative examples in the Bible to avoid sin (vv. 6-11). III. Beware of spiritual pride and self-sufficiency. Instead, look to God in order to stand (vv. 12-13).

(Audio) 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 | Gospel Freedom and Faithfulness

Gospel freedom and faithfulness mean: I. Living like a servant to win people to Christ (vv. 19-23). II. Living like an athlete to win the (imperishable) prize (vv. 24-27).

(Audio) 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 | Our Rights and the Gospel

*Main Point: For the sake of the gospel, we may be called on to give up our God-given rights. I. Paul affirms the right of gospel workers to earn a living from the gospel (vv. 1-14). He argues from: II. Paul waives his rights for the sake of the gospel (vv. 12b, 15-18). III. Application.

(Audio) 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 | Love and Disputable Matters

*Main Point: Love must govern our choices in disputable matters. I. Love is more important than knowledge (vv. 1-3). II. There is only one God, so idols are nothing (vv. 4-6). III. However, for those with a weak conscience, eating idol-meat can be a sin (v. 7). IV. Loving, spiritual responsibility for others must supersede personal freedom (vv. 8-13).