Apocalyptic Ethics

(1 Cor 5–10)

B. Arguments (cont.)

2. Heading Two: Divisive Ethical Issues

a. Sexual Immorality (chap. 5)

 

b. Lawsuits (6:1-8)

 

c. Fornication (6:9-20)

 

d. Marriage Issues (chap. 7; parallel translations)

 

e. Misuse of Freedom Regarding Idol Meat (chaps. 8-10)

(1) Introduction and Thesis in 8:1-13

• Idol meat and knowledge (vv. 1-3)

 

• Paul agrees—initially—with their knowledge (vv. 4-8), but . . .

 

• Thesis: One's freedom must not become a stumblingblock to others (vv. 9-11)

 

(2) Arguments: Personal and Historical Examples

• Paul's Accommodation to Others (8:13–9:27)

 

• A Scripture Lesson on Idolatry (10:1-22)

 

(3) Conclusion: "All things are permitted [as far as food and drink are concerned], but not all things are beneficial" (10:23–11:1)