Fusion: week of 11/26

FAMILY THEME: FREEDOM IN CHRIST

1 Corinthians 8:1 - 9:23

Paul described what it truly means to have liberty in Christ.

1.  We Are Free to Put Others' Well-Being Above Our Own Desires

     (1 Corinthians 8:1-13)

     Mature believers should be willing to limit their freedom for the

     sake of less mature believers.

 
2.  We Are Free to Deny Our Personal Rights for the Sake of the Gospel

     (1 Corinthians 9:1-18)

     The centrality of the gospel may make it necessary for believers

     to restrict their rights.

 
3.  We Are Free to Serve Others in Order to Win Them to Christ 

     (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)

     Our preferences and traditions are nowhere near as important

     as winning people to Christ.