Bible Study on 1 Corinthians Chapter 8 for Christian Women
Bible Study on 1 Corinthians Chapter 8 for Christian Women "Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth." 1 Cor 8:1 KJB Core Theme: Knowledge must bow to charity. Liberty must be governed by love. Paul addresses a practical issue in Corinth — eating meat offered to idols — but the deeper lesson is about how believers use their liberty in Christ. Mid‑Acts believers understand that we are not under the law, but under grace (Romans 6:14). Yet grace never gives us permission to harm another believer’s conscience. 1. “Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.” (v.1) Paul acknowledges that some believers had the knowledge that idols were nothing. They were correct doctrinally. But knowledge alone can inflate the ego. Charity, however, builds up others. Mid‑Acts insight: Right division gives us clarity and knowledge — but that knowledge must always be used in love. Grace doctrine should make us g...


