1. I Corinthians 9:1-18
Gospel Makes Servants

2. 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

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

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

5. 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)

6. 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.

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

8. 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