I Cor. 9:22 The Apostle Paul

But Paul was an apostle… 2 Timothy 2: ”… and their word will eat as doth a gangrene: of whom is Hymenaeus an Philetus; men who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and overthrow the faith of some.”

But Paul was an apostle… 2 Timothy 2: ”… and their word will eat as doth a gangrene: of whom is Hymenaeus an Philetus; men who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and overthrow the faith of some.” Romans 16:17 “ Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them.”

But Paul was an apostle… I Cor. 9:20-22 ” to them that are without law, as without law, not being without law to God, but under law to Christ, that I might gain them that are without law. To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak: I am become all things to all men, that I may by all means save some.”

But Paul was an apostle… I Cor. 9:20-22 ” to them that are without law, as without law, not being without law to God, but under law to Christ, that I might gain them that are without law. To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak: I am become all things to all men, that I may by all means save some.” I Cor. 10:31-33 ” Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Give no occasions of stumbling, either to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the church of God: even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved.”

Paul’s Aim… Gain (win) the more (I Cor. 9:19) Save Some (I Cor. 9:22)

Paul’s Aim… Gain (win) the more (I Cor. 9:19) Save Some (I Cor. 9:22) Be joint partaker of the Gospel (I Cor. 9:23)

Paul’s Aim… Save from SIN (Rom. 1:16, Acts 2:38-40)

Paul’s Aim… Save from SIN (Rom. 1:16, Acts 2:38-40) Save from GOD’S WRATH (Rom. 5:9, Jn. 3:36, Rom. 2:5, 8-9)

Paul’s Aim… Save from SIN (Rom. 1:16, Acts 2:38-40) Save from GOD’S WRATH (Rom. 5:9, Jn. 3:36, Rom. 2:5, 8-9) God’s Aim (I Thess. 5:9, 2 Pet. 3:9-10)

Paul’s Method To Gain Others Though “free”…Brought myself under “bondage” to others (I Cor. 9:19, Gal. 5:13)

Paul’s Method To Gain Others Though “free”…Brought myself under “bondage” to others (I Cor. 9:19, Gal. 5:13) To the Jew I became a Jew – though not under the law (I Cor. 9:20, Acts 21:26, Acts 16:3)

Paul’s Method To Gain Others Though “free”…Brought myself under “bondage” to others (I Cor. 9:19, Gal. 5:13) To the Jew I became a Jew – though not under the law (I Cor. 9:20, Acts 21:26, Acts 16:3) To the Gentile – as those without law – though under law to Christ (I Cor. 9:21, Gal. 2:3-5)

Paul’s Method To Gain Others Though “free”…Brought myself under “bondage” to others (I Cor. 9:19, Gal. 5:13) To the Jew I became a Jew – though not under the law (I Cor. 9:20, Acts 21:26, Acts 16:3) To the Gentile – as those without law – though under law to Christ (I Cor. 9:21, Gal. 2:3-5) To the weak ( Christians) – became weak (I Cor. 9:22, Rom. 14:13-14,21; I Cor. 8:8-13, I Cor. 10:31-33)

Imitating Paul in Your Life… Marking (Calling by name) those who teach false doctrine (Rom. 16:17, 2 Tim. 2: 17-18) – Do you have His motive?

Imitating Paul in Your Life… Marking (Calling by name) those who teach false doctrine (Rom. 16:17, 2 Tim. 2: 17-18) – Do you have His motive? Young People – Visit your friends’ Denominational Churches –Sing with mechanical instruments of music? (Eph. 5:19, Col. 3:16, I Cor. 10:28-29)

Imitating Paul in Your Life… Marking (Calling by name) those who teach false doctrine (Rom. 16:17, 2 Tim. 2: 17-18) – Do you have His motive? Young People – Visit your friends’ Denominational Churches –Sing with mechanical instruments of music? (Eph. 5:19, Col. 3:16, I Cor. 10:28-29) Interested in “Hobbies” and “Past Times” of Others – sailing, gun shows, sporting events, - when your brethren are assembling? (Heb. 10:25)

Do I feel this is necessary for my salvation? – Paul did ! (I Cor. 9:23-27)

Am I becoming more worldly minded than they are spiritually minded? Do I feel this is necessary for my salvation? – Paul did ! (I Cor. 9:23-27)