About this episode

This episode discusses the sin of idolatry and its implications for Christians, referencing Paul's teachings and the Old Testament.

Dear friends, Idolatry is as ancient and universal as slavery. Paul moves in his discussion of food offered to idols (chapter 8) to his enslaving himself for others’ salvation (chapter 9) to now address idolatry itself (chapter 10). Here we have the clear command, “flee from idolatry”, with the terrifying examples of God’s anger poured out on Israel whenever they engaged in idolatry. This passage not only gives us clear Bible teachings on the sin of idolatry, but in the process it raises the issue of the Old Testament’s importance for Christians. Two Ways News is provided free of charge by other people’s generosity. If you are not yet one of those kindly providing Two Ways News for others, can I encourage you to do so? You can find out more here . 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

Hosts: Phillip, Peter Jensen

Topics covered

• idolatry
• Christianity
• Old Testament
• Paul's teachings
• salvation
• God's anger

Keywords

• idolatry
• Paul
• Bible
• Old Testament
• salvation
• God's anger
• Israel

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Organizations: Two Ways News

Books & works: Bible

Places: Israel

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