Big Idea: Both Gentiles and Jews have been brought near to God by the blood of Christ.
Big Idea: Disagreeing well is most difficult when the stakes are high and hurt runs deep.
On some issues Paul thought it was more valuable to teach disciples to accept differences, and respect consciences, rather than declare a winner.
Big Idea: Paul opposed eating idol food in idol temples because it was not harmless. In doing so, he promoted acceptance in Corinth by teaching disciples to not seek their…
Big Idea: The gospel is that all can be accepted by God through faith in Jesus Christ; getting that wrong is unacceptable.