About this episode
This episode discusses the relevance of Paul's writing to the Corinthians regarding food offered to idols, focusing on the themes of knowledge, freedom, and love.
Dear friends, This week, we come to a new section in the writing of Paul to the Corinthians. In chapters 8–11 he is dealing with an issue that the Corinthians have raised with him: namely, food offered to idols. I confess that when I first preached on this passage, I wondered about its relevance to our congregation. How wrong I was! God’s word is always relevant, and this passage turned out to be one of the most foundational passages for our congregation. For apart from the many overseas students who grew up with food offered to idols, the treatment of this issue by Paul raises the great questions of freedom, knowledge, and love. This week, we look at knowledge. Yours, Phillip Freely available, supported by generosity. If you enjoy Two Ways News, why not lend us a hand? Consider joining our Supporters Club —friends who make it possible for us to keep producing this article/podcast. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.twoways.news/subscribe
People in this episode
Host: Phillip
Topics covered
- food offered to idols
- freedom
- knowledge
- love
- Corinthians
Keywords
- Corinthians
- food offered to idols
- Paul
- knowledge
- freedom
- love
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Paul to the Corinthians
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