All things to all people to win them Will Tam I Corinthians 9: 1-27
1 Corinthians 9
Paul’s Apostleship? The Issue: Not using his Rights as an Apostle
Paul’s Apostleship? The Issue: Not using his Rights as an Apostle 4 Question Response: Is Paul not Free? Is Paul not an Apostle? Did He not see the Lord Jesus? Are the Corinthians not the result of Paul’s work in the Lord?
Paul’s Apostleship? The Issue: Not using his Rights as an Apostle 4 Question Response: Is Paul not Free? Is Paul not an Apostle? Did He not see the Lord Jesus? Are the Corinthians not the result of Paul’s work in the Lord? An Apostle’s Rights The Right to Food and Drink A Believing Wife Financial support for his work in ministry
“…I would rather die than allow anyone deprive me of these boasts.” The Apostle Paul, 1 corinthians 9:15
“For when I preach the Gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel!” The Apostle Paul, 1 Corinthians 9:16-17
“Though I am free and belong to no one. I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.” The Apostle Paul, 1 Corinthians 9:19
Problems of Contextualization? Are we Fakers? Pretenders?No, we’re not to be undercover The Gospel, we adapt but we do not compromise
Summary Priority of the Gospel Adapt the Gospel Focus, Discipline Encouragement of The imperishable crown