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In 1 Corinthians Chapter 10, Paul reminds the Corinthians of all the trouble their forefathers got into during their exodus from Egypt. The Israelites were given great privileges by God, but they did not obey Him. Instead of trusting and obeying God, they complained and turned away to pursue their own sinful lusts.

17Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf. 18Look at Israel according to the flesh; are not those who eat the sacrifices participants in the altar?

16 The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? 16 When we bless the cup at the Lord's Table, aren't we sharing in the blood of Christ? And when we break the bread, aren't we sharing in the body of Christ?

In the Christian Scriptures, there are thirteen letters that are attributed to Paul, but only seven are considered undisputed. 1 Corinthians is one of these. The letter was written while Paul was staying at Ephesus in about 54 CE.

Outline. 1 Corinthians 1–11. Paul warns against divisions within the Church and emphasizes the importance of unity among Church members. He warns members against sexual immorality, teaches that the body is a temple for the Holy Spirit, and encourages self-discipline.

Even in translation, 1 Corinthians 1:10 makes the point starkly: Paul appeals to them to be in agreement, for there not to be divisions, and for them to be knit together in the “same mind” and with the “same purpose.” The Greek text is even clearer, as the words translated be in agreement” in the NRSV might more ...

Paul commands his readers to flee from idol worship. To participate with idol worship in any way is to participate with demons. God always provides some way to avoid sin. So, they must avoid giving anyone the idea that they approve of idol worship, even by knowingly eating food offered to idols.

1 Corinthians 10:12 So let the one who thinks he is standing beware that he does not fall. Paul states: “Let him that thinks he is standing beware that he does not fall.” Overconfidence about our moral strength is risky. It betrays a lack of understanding of the nature and power of sin.

Paul is specifically telling us that each and every moment of our day, including those moments that seem insignificant, presents an opportunity to be glorifying God. Our actions to glorify God are NOT confined to the grandiose. Instead, even in the little "tasks" each day, like eating and drinking, we can glorify God!

In 1 Corinthians 10:23-33, Paul continues to unpack some of the implications of this. We as Christians have been given the liberty to eat anything we want. We are no longer bound by the prohibitions on food that were given in the Old Testament law. Thus, we have the liberty to enjoy food to the glory of God.

What is 1 Corinthians 10/21? ›

1 Corinthians 10:21 In-Context

21 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord's table and the table of demons. 22 Are we trying to arouse the Lord's jealousy? Are we stronger than he?

But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons, and not to God ( 1 Corinthians 10:19-20 ): That is, the pagan sacrifices in the pagan temples are offerings unto the demons. They are not offerings to God. and I would not that ye should have fellowship [communion] with demons.

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1 Corinthians 10:13 Teaches Us There's Always a Way Out of Temptation. That's exactly what 1 Corinthians 10 is saying, that you have a way out of temptation. God will provide you the way of escape so that you may be able to endure it. You can come out on the other side and not sin.

Visiting orphans and widows is so much more than just taking a trip to another country to hand out some food to people you will never see again; visiting orphans and widows means to look after, to take care of, to provide for, with the implication of continuous responsibility.

NASB Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all things for the glory of God.

Paul commands his readers to flee from idol worship. To participate with idol worship in any way is to participate with demons. God always provides some way to avoid sin. So, they must avoid giving anyone the idea that they approve of idol worship, even by knowingly eating food offered to idols.