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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?
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All things to all people to win them Will Tam I Corinthians 9: 1-27
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