We’re in… 1 Corinthians Ch 9 v 1-18 What did you get out of it? What interested you? What blessed you? What did you enjoy?
They asked… Who’s writing this? …Paul and Sosthenes. 1 Cor. 1:1 Who’s he writing to? …the church of God in Corinth. 1 Cor. 1:2 What’s his point in writing? What’s his reason in writing this Ch. 9:1-18?
What’s his point in writing. What’s his reason in writing this ch To answer a report from Chloe. 1 Cor. 1:11 Ch. 1 – 6 To answer a letter from the church in Corinth. Ch. 7 - 16 We’re within this section. Ch. 8 - 10
section Ch. 8 - 10 Begins…1 Cor. 8:1 Now about food offered to idols…. Finishes 1 Cor. 10:31-33 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of God — even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved.
Key thought So … whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, try to please everyone in every way. not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example ch 11:1
Key thought do it all for the glory of God. don’t cause anyone to stumble, try to please everyone in every way. seek the good of others, so that others may be saved. What an example!
The three ‘V’ section. Ch 8 -10 1st – Vegetarian ch. 8 …so that others don’t stumble 2nd – Victory ch. 9:24 …run to win 3rd – Volunteering Ch. 9:1-18 Preaching to save Serving to bless
Freedom, Rights and the Gospel A Freedom but not as you know it Rights that are forfeited The Gospel that makes all the difference
Freedom Am I not free? Galatians 5 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. 1 Cor. 9:19 Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.
Freedom We might be free to choose… But we are not free to choose the consequences Choose well Do you look at the choices available or the consequences?
Ten Commandments.
Are you free? How do you use your freedom?
Rights Rights forfeited but not the responsibilities. v12 So that the gospel is preached He forfeits his rights yet is compelled to preach
Key thought doing it all for the glory of God. not causing anyone to stumble, trying to please everyone in every way. seeking the good of others, so that others may be saved. What an example!
What so special about the gospel? God’s way of rescue God’s way of redemption God’s way of transformation God’s way of sanctification God’s way of grace God’s way of glory God’s way of gratification
Key thought whatever you do… do it all for the glory of God. not causing anyone to stumble, trying to please everyone in every way. seeking the good of others, so that others may be saved. Be that example!