I Corinthians 9:1-18 Gospel Makes Servants

Introduction Paul Dissention against Paul Lived and breathe the gospel Amazing consistency with Christ’s teachings Modeled himself with Christ’s servant leadership Dissention against Paul

Paul’s qualifications Educated With credential Effective Worldly A founding member of the Corinthian church Apostle Transformed Forsaken power, wealth, position and safety

Corinthian’s issues Questions Paul’s apostolic authority Distrusts from not receiving support for his ministry work

Paul’s rebuttal Apostleship affirmed Fair, proper and biblical to give/receive financial support for the ministry work Would not ask support Would not accept and refused support Trustworthy attributes (character witness)

Paul’s motivation and principle For Love and the Gospel For you, benefit not taken (1Co 10:23) For the gospel, right not asserted (1Co 10:33) Commissioned and compelled by God to do the gospel work.

Application: Contrasting Paul’s Way Christian service not be motivated by one’s: Sense of self-pride Sense self-fulfillment

Conclusions: Servants of the gospel Christian ministry is ordained by God Ministry is compelled by His commission Financial support is proper and biblical Strong in ethics & above reproach A ministry of sacrifice out of love