Friday, June 11
Read I Corinthians 6
Think About It:
- What was Paul’s response to the brother that wronged or sinned against his brother? (verses 8-11)
- Regarding verses 8-11, Christians should not, and must not say such sins in the lives of those who don’t know Jesus are of no concern to God. They are. Instead, they must communicate the message of salvation in Jesus Christ: He will save His people from their sins(Matthew 1:21).
- At the same time, the point is plain for the Corinthian Christians and for us: And such were some of you. Paul clearly puts it in the past tense. These things should never mark the life of a Christian, and if they do, they must be immediately repented of and forsaken.
- The Corinthian Christians thought they had the liberty to use the services of prostitutes. This was culturally accepted in the city of Corinth, and it was accepted in the religious community among the religious pagans, who saw nothing wrong in a “religious” person using prostitutes. How does Paul address this?
- Our world today is no different than in Paul’s day. There are sinful practices that are socially acceptable. What are some socially accepted practices today? How do Christians war against the lusts of the flesh?
Family Time:
- Who will not inherit the Kingdom of God? (verse 9)
- “And such were some of ______. But you were ___________ in the name of the _______ ________ and by the ________ of our ___________.” (verse 11)
- Three of God’s actions in making believers new people are a part of our salvation:
- Our sins are washed away
- We are set apart for special use (sanctified)
- We are pronounced not guilty (justified) for our sins
