Homework Answers 01e

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#6 Chapter Outline Study – 1Cor 9

Summarize the Main Subject:

Sacrifice for the sake of the gospel means I will not do any wrong actions that may hinder the work of Christ causing some not to accept Christ.

Select the Key Verse: (Write it here)

Vs. 19 “For though I am free from all men, yet have I made myself to be servant unto all that I might gain the more.”

Outline the chapter:

• I. Paul’s apostleship
• A. Qualifications
• 1. Free in Jesus
• 2. Saw Jesus
• 3. Led others to Jesus
• B. Rights
• 1. Fellowship in believer’s homes
• 2. To take family on trips
• 3. To be free from secular work by being paid for preaching
• 4. Food and clothing
• C. Actions
• 1. Does secular work for a living
• 2. Never demanded payment from fellow believers
• II. Old Testament verification of rights
• A. Temple workers could take of the food brought as gifts to God
• B. Priests could use part of the sacrifice as their own food.
• III. Paul’s attitude regarding rights
• A. The greatest satisfaction is preaching without charge
• B. The greatest joy is in preaching because God chose him.
• C. The servant to all to gain some
• 1. He became as a Jew to the Jews
• 2. He became as a proselyte to them.
• 3. He became as a Gentile to them
• IV Paul’s examples
• A. The race == deny yourself so that you will do your best and win.
• B. The athlete == punish his body by denying self in order to win.

A General Principle for Christian Behavior:

Do not do anything that will hinder the work of Christ and the salvation of souls.