To Eat or Not to Eat

City Bible Church Sacramento

To Eat or Not to Eat

1 Corinthians 8:7-13

September 15, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 8:7–13

Though Christians are entitled to certain liberties, when is it wise to abstain from acting on your liberties? How can abstaining from certain liberties actually be a loving thing to do for a brother or sister with a weaker conscience?

4 Reasons Why It is Wise to Abstain From Your Liberties

- Abstain Because Not Everyone Possesses Knowledge

- Abstain Because It’s Dangerous for Others

- Abstain Because It’s Dangerous for You

- Abstain Because the Honor of Jesus is At Stake

Table Manners Part 2

December 1, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 11:27–34

How are believers to examine themselves before partaking in the Lord's table? Do we have room in our theology for the reality that God may judge those who participate in an unworthy manner? Why is proper self examination crucial to being able to enjoy the blessings of the elements? 1. To Examine Oneself 2. Leads to Avoiding Discipline 3. Leads to Enjoying the Blessing of the Elements

Table Manners

November 24, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 11:17–34

Although the Lord's table is a feast for believers, those who participate are called to first consider their conduct before the table. What does it look like to enjoy and properly cherish the Lord's Table? 1. Cherish His Church 2. Cherish His Sacrifice 3. Cherish His Covenant 4. Cherish His Return

Order in the Church

November 17, 2024 • Vlad Burlaka • 1 Corinthians 11:2–16

Husbands are called to lead their wives under the headship of Christ as wives are called to submit to their husbands as those under their headship. But in what ways does your faithfulness to your calling affect the corporate gathering? How can living according to your God-given gender glorify God? 1. The Theological Foundation of Headship 2. The Cultural Outflow in the Church 3. Support from Scripture 4. Support from Nature