1. All Things to All People 1 Cor 9:19-23

2. Pauls Good Example Paul and Silas sang hymns to God while in prison Paul and Silas sang hymns to God while in prison

3. Pauls Good Example Paul and Silas sang hymns to God while in prison Paul and Silas sang hymns to God while in prison When the earthquake occurred, Paul pleaded with the jailer to do himself no harm When the earthquake occurred, Paul pleaded with the jailer to do himself no harm

4. Pauls Good Example Paul and Silas sang hymns to God while in prison Paul and Silas sang hymns to God while in prison When the earthquake occurred, Paul pleaded with the jailer to do himself no harm When the earthquake occurred, Paul pleaded with the jailer to do himself no harm Then the jailer came to Paul and Silas to ask what he could do to be saved Then the jailer came to Paul and Silas to ask what he could do to be saved

5. Lifestyle Evangelism is a Peripheral Issue Back in chapter 8, the strong were abusing their rights Back in chapter 8, the strong were abusing their rights

6. Lifestyle Evangelism is a Peripheral Issue Back in chapter 8, the strong were abusing their rights Back in chapter 8, the strong were abusing their rights Nothing inherently wrong in eating in a pagan temple Nothing inherently wrong in eating in a pagan temple

7. Lifestyle Evangelism is a Peripheral Issue Back in chapter 8, the strong were abusing their rights Back in chapter 8, the strong were abusing their rights Nothing inherently wrong in eating in a pagan temple: Everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer (1 Tm 4:4-5, ESV). Nothing inherently wrong in eating in a pagan temple: Everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer (1 Tm 4:4-5, ESV).

8. Lifestyle Evangelism is a Peripheral Issue Back in chapter 8, the strong were abusing their rights Back in chapter 8, the strong were abusing their rights Nothing inherently wrong in eating in a pagan temple: Everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer (1 Tm 4:4-5, ESV). Nothing inherently wrong in eating in a pagan temple: Everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer (1 Tm 4:4-5, ESV). What was wrong was that eating in pagan temples was causing weak brethren to sin What was wrong was that eating in pagan temples was causing weak brethren to sin

9. How was Paul All Things to All People? He was A SERVANT, v. 19. He was A SERVANT, v. 19. He was A SLACKER, vv. 20-22. He was A SLACKER, vv. 20-22. He was A SHARER, v. 23. He was A SHARER, v. 23.

10. A Servant Though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them (1 Cor 9:19, ESV).

11. Christian Liberty You were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh (Gal 5:13, ESV).

12. Service was Jesus Way Jesus laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him (Jn 13:4-5, ESV).

13. Service was Jesus Way Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross (Phil 2:5-8, ESV).

14. Win Used in rabbinic literature to refer to making proselytesthis term makes clear that Paul has evangelism in mind Used in rabbinic literature to refer to making proselytesthis term makes clear that Paul has evangelism in mind

15. Win Old cliché: People dont care how much you know until they know how much you care. Old cliché: People dont care how much you know until they know how much you care.

16. Service to Others Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10) Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10)

17. Service to Others Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10) Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10) And who is my neighbor? (v. 29, ESV). And who is my neighbor? (v. 29, ESV).

18. Service to Others Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10) Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10) And who is my neighbor? (v. 29, ESV). And who is my neighbor? (v. 29, ESV). He said, The one who showed him mercy And Jesus said to him, You go, and do likewise (v. 37, ESV). He said, The one who showed him mercy And Jesus said to him, You go, and do likewise (v. 37, ESV).

19. Service to Others Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10) Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10) And who is my neighbor? (v. 29, ESV). And who is my neighbor? (v. 29, ESV). He said, The one who showed him mercy And Jesus said to him, You go, and do likewise (v. 37, ESV). He said, The one who showed him mercy And Jesus said to him, You go, and do likewise (v. 37, ESV). As we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith (Gal 6:10, ESV). As we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith (Gal 6:10, ESV).

20. A Slacker To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law. To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law. To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some (1 Cor 9:20-22, ESV).

21. All Things to All People A Jew to the Jews A Jew to the Jews

22. All Things to All People A Jew to the Jews A Jew to the Jews Somewhat surprising for Paul was a Jew Somewhat surprising for Paul was a Jew

23. All Things to All People A Jew to the Jews A Jew to the Jews Somewhat surprising for Paul was a Jew Somewhat surprising for Paul was a Jew But he understood he was under no compulsion to follow the Law of Moses But he understood he was under no compulsion to follow the Law of Moses

24. All Things to All People A Jew to the Jews A Jew to the Jews Somewhat surprising for Paul was a Jew Somewhat surprising for Paul was a Jew But he understood he was under no compulsion to follow the Law of Moses But he understood he was under no compulsion to follow the Law of Moses Circumcision of Timothy (Acts 16:3) & Pauls vow (Acts 18:18) Circumcision of Timothy (Acts 16:3) & Pauls vow (Acts 18:18)

25. All Things to All People A Jew to the Jews A Jew to the Jews Somewhat surprising for Paul was a Jew Somewhat surprising for Paul was a Jew But he understood he was under no compulsion to follow the Law of Moses But he understood he was under no compulsion to follow the Law of Moses Circumcision of Timothy (Acts 16:3) & Pauls vow (Acts 18:18) Circumcision of Timothy (Acts 16:3) & Pauls vow (Acts 18:18) Under the lawProselytes or God-fearers Under the lawProselytes or God-fearers

26. All Things to All People A Jew to the Jews A Jew to the Jews Somewhat surprising for Paul was a Jew Somewhat surprising for Paul was a Jew But he understood he was under no compulsion to follow the Law of Moses But he understood he was under no compulsion to follow the Law of Moses Circumcision of Timothy (Acts 16:3) & Pauls vow (Acts 18:18) Circumcision of Timothy (Acts 16:3) & Pauls vow (Acts 18:18) Under the lawProselytes or God-fearers Under the lawProselytes or God-fearers Outside the law--Gentiles Outside the law--Gentiles

27. All Things to All People A Jew to the Jews A Jew to the Jews Somewhat surprising for Paul was a Jew Somewhat surprising for Paul was a Jew But he understood he was under no compulsion to follow the Law of Moses But he understood he was under no compulsion to follow the Law of Moses Circumcision of Timothy (Acts 16:3) & Pauls vow (Acts 18:18) Circumcision of Timothy (Acts 16:3) & Pauls vow (Acts 18:18) Under the lawProselytes or God-fearers Under the lawProselytes or God-fearers Outside the lawGentiles Outside the lawGentiles WeakNot Christians, Not strong WeakNot Christians, Not strong

28. A Sharer I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings (1 Cor 9:23, ESV).

29. Paul Refers to the Gospel, not People The use of gospel indicates Pauls purpose The use of gospel indicates Pauls purpose

30. Paul Refers to the Gospel, not People The use of gospel indicates Pauls purposePurpose to serve to lead people to Jesus The use of gospel indicates Pauls purposePurpose to serve to lead people to Jesus

31. Paul Refers to the Gospel, not People The use of gospel indicates Pauls purposePurpose to serve to lead people to Jesus The use of gospel indicates Pauls purposePurpose to serve to lead people to Jesus Pauls main purpose in life was to preach: Pauls main purpose in life was to preach:

32. Paul Refers to the Gospel, not People The use of gospel indicates Pauls purposePurpose to serve to lead people to Jesus The use of gospel indicates Pauls purposePurpose to serve to lead people to Jesus Pauls main purpose in life was to preach: Pauls main purpose in life was to preach: At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prisonthat I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak (Col 4:3-4, ESV). At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prisonthat I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak (Col 4:3-4, ESV).

33. Paul Refers to the Gospel, not People The use of gospel indicates Pauls purposePurpose to serve to lead people to Jesus The use of gospel indicates Pauls purposePurpose to serve to lead people to Jesus Pauls main purpose in life was to preach: Pauls main purpose in life was to preach: At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prisonthat I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak (Col 4:3-4, ESV). At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prisonthat I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak (Col 4:3-4, ESV). We are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us (2 Cor 5:20). We are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us (2 Cor 5:20).

34. Share in the Gospels Blessings English Standard Version: share with them in its blessings English Standard Version: share with them in its blessings

35. Share in the Gospels Blessings English Standard Version: share with them in its blessings English Standard Version: share with them in its blessings King James Version: a partaker thereof with you King James Version: a partaker thereof with you

36. Share in the Gospels Blessings English Standard Version: share with them in its blessings English Standard Version: share with them in its blessings King James Version: a partaker thereof with you King James Version: a partaker thereof with you New International Version: that I may share in its blessings New International Version: that I may share in its blessings

37. Share in the Gospels Blessings English Standard Version: share with them in its blessings English Standard Version: share with them in its blessings King James Version: a partaker thereof with you King James Version: a partaker thereof with you New International Version: that I may share in its blessings New International Version: that I may share in its blessings Literal Greek: And I am doing all things on account of the gospel, in order that I might be a participant of it. Literal Greek: And I am doing all things on account of the gospel, in order that I might be a participant of it.

38. Blessings of the Gospel Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places (Eph 1:3, ESV). Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places (Eph 1:3, ESV).

39. Blessings of the Gospel Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places (Eph 1:3, ESV). Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places (Eph 1:3, ESV). Getting into Christ: As many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ (Gal 3:27, ESV). Getting into Christ: As many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ (Gal 3:27, ESV).

40. Sharing our Faith If I say to the wicked, O wicked one, you shall surely die, and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from his way, that wicked person shall die in his iniquity, but his blood I will require at your hand (Ez 33:8, ESV). If I say to the wicked, O wicked one, you shall surely die, and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from his way, that wicked person shall die in his iniquity, but his blood I will require at your hand (Ez 33:8, ESV).

41. Sharing our Faith If I say to the wicked, O wicked one, you shall surely die, and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from his way, that wicked person shall die in his iniquity, but his blood I will require at your hand (Ez 33:8, ESV). If I say to the wicked, O wicked one, you shall surely die, and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from his way, that wicked person shall die in his iniquity, but his blood I will require at your hand (Ez 33:8, ESV). Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away (Jn 15:2, ESV). Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away (Jn 15:2, ESV).