1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Introduction

I. ATTACKS AND ACCUSATIONS (1-3)

A. Inconsistent behavior

B. Not a real Apostle

II. MINSTERIAL RIGHTS ASSERTED (7-14)

1. Ordinary practice (7)
2. O.T. Law (8-10)
3. Common justice (11-12a)
4. Priestly precedent (13)
5. The Lord’s command (14; Matt. 10:9,10)

III. MINSTERIAL RIGHTS SURRENDERED (12b, 15-18)

A. Rights surrendered (12b, 15a)

B. The Reason (12,18)

IV. RELEVANT PRINCIPLES APPLIED

A. A Pastor’s rights

B. When to assert our rights
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C. When to surrender our rights

“He wishes, therefore, that the Corinthians should, after his example, keep this end in view — to do nothing that would hinder or retard the progress of the gospel.” John Calvin

Conclusion