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October 30, 2019
Dave, what does the word “ruined” mean in 1 Corinthians 8:11?
1 Corinthians 8:11: “For through your knowledge he who is weak is ruined, the brother for whose sake Christ died” (NASB)
What is the nature of this ruin/ destruction? This “ruin” involves a negative, subjective, psychological impact, not eternal separation from God! Their conscience is “defiled” (v. 7) and “wounded” (v. 12). This “ruin” causes a “stumbling block,” (v. 9), and causes a “brother” for whom Christ died (i.e., a true believer) to “stumble” (v. 13). In the parallel passage in Romans 14:15, the weaker brother is “made to sorrow.” In that passage, we are exhorted “Do not destroy (same Greek word as in 1 Corinthians 8:11) with your food him for whom Christ died.”
Source Used
Dillow, Joseph. Final Destiny: The Future Reign of The Servant Kings: Fourth Revised Edition. Grace Theology Press, chapter 21.
