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1 Corinthians 9


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1 Corinthians 9

CHRISTIAN LIBERTY-PAUL'S APPROACH (9:1-23):

The basis of his rights (9:1-3)

He is an apostle of Christ (9:1).

He has seen Christ (9:1b).

He has led many to Christ (9:1c-3).

The extent of his rights (9:4-12a, 13-14):

The right of hospitality (9:4):

The right to travel with his family (9:5-6)

The right to enjoy financial support (9:7-12a, 13-14)

A soldier is paid for his services (9:7a).
A vineyard owner eats from the grapes he harvests (9:7b).
A shepherd drinks from the milk of his flock (9:7c).
A farmer shares in the fruit of his crops (9:8-12a).
A priest partakes from the animal sacrifices he offers (9:13-14).

The use of his rights (9:12b, 15-18, 20-22):

What he does not do (9:12b, 15-18):

What he does (9:19-22a):

To the Jews he becomes like a Jew (9:19-20).
To the Gentiles he becomes like a Gentile (9:21).
To the weak he becomes weak (9:22a).

Why he does it (9:22b-23):

CHRISTIAN LIBERTY (9:24-27):

The apostle's challenge (9:24-26)

Run to win the race (9:24-25).
Fight to win the battle (9:26).

The apostle's concern (9:27)

What he does (9:27a):
Why he does it (9:27b):