Posts in Idolatry
The Who of Love | The Confessions of Communion - 1 Corinthians 10 | May 5
The Who of Love | The Confessions of Communion - 1 Corinthians 10 | May 5

1 Corinthians chapter 10 concludes the first part of a series on love, emphasizing the importance of selflessness and unity in Christian fellowship. Paul addresses the Corinthians' misuse of communion, warning against idolatry and selfishness. Communion symbolizes participation in Christ's body and should be approached with reverence and consideration for others. It's a declaration of faith, unity, and devotion to God, reminding us to prioritize our relationship with Him and our love for others above all else.

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Teaching, 1 Corinthians, Idolatry, love, sacrifice, Communion, Lord's SupperZachary Hoffmanteaching, sermon, bible, mountainside church, boone, boone north carolina, church nc, boone nc church, boone nc, love, who of love, 1 Corinthians, idolatry, sacrifice, 1 Corinthians 10, Communion, Lord's Supper, LoveComment
The Who of Love | Compelled by Love - 1 Corinthians 9 | April 28
The Who of Love | Compelled by Love - 1 Corinthians 9 | April 28

We are compelled by Christ's love to live a life of giving, sacrifice, and love. We prioritize the Gospel over personal gain. We invest in God's mission. Sacrifice is defined as giving up what we love for something we love more. Ultimately, love for Christ and His mission should drive all our actions, leading us to a transformed life. The prize pursued is sharing the blessings of the Gospel, motivates believers to live purposefully pursuing faith and joy for others.

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Teaching, 1 Corinthians, Idolatry, 2 Corinthians, love, sacrifice, financesZachary Hoffmanteaching, sermon, bible, mountainside church, boone, boone north carolina, church nc, boone nc church, boone nc, love, who of love, 1 Corinthians, idolatry, 2 Corinthians 5, 1 Corinthians 9, finances, sacrifice, missio, missionComment
The Who of Love | Knowledge and Love - 1 Corinthians 8 | April 21
The Who of Love | Knowledge and Love - 1 Corinthians 8 | April 21

Knowledge alone is not enough; it must be coupled with love. Right knowing leads to right loving. The Corinthians' concern over idolatry revealed their broken knowing. True knowing, real love, embodied in the love God has shown us, is crucial, as it reveals God's love to the world. Loving our brothers means prioritizing their spiritual well-being over our desires. And to truly understand love, we must fix our gaze on God, the only one worthy of our fixation.

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Teaching, 1 Corinthians, Job 38, IdolatryZachary Hoffmanteaching, sermon, bible, mountainside church, boone, boone north carolina, church nc, boone nc church, boone nc, love, who of love, 1 Corinthians, 1 Corinthians 8, idolatry, Job 38Comment