Title: Commissioned and Constrained by the Gospel (16)
Series: 1 Corinthians
Author: Robert Dawson
Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
Those who follow baseball, like some of you do, should have noticed an increased demand over the years for players who can play multiple positions and still perform at high levels defensively while contributing with the bat. These players are called super-utility players.
Their versatility allows the team to use them in different game situations, to rest starters, and fill in for injured players. It also allows a team to be more flexible with its roster spots and carry extra pitchers which of always needed. You can never have too much pitching.
"The ability to focus, adapt, and perform consistently, regardless of the position played, is a hallmark of successful utility players." They may not be the superstars or names everyone knows but their value to the team and the organization is without question.
In the early church, Paul, was like a spiritual super-utility player.
- He had the ability to adapt to any situation and connect with just about anybody around the Gospel.
- Paul understood that no matter where God sent him, no matter the city or setting God expected him to adapt to his surroundings, connect with people and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the only message of salvation.
Wherever Paul went that was his goal, getting to know people for the purpose of making Christ known. He understood what was at stake, the glory of God and the salvation of souls.
As Paul continues to build his case for believers to surrender their rights, lay down their personal preferences and die to self we catch a glimpse of Paul's passion for the lost, those who are unsaved and on their way to hell. We also get a quick peek at Paul's missionary strategy.
1 Corinthians 9.19-23 - For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may win more. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, so that I mig ...
Series: 1 Corinthians
Author: Robert Dawson
Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
Those who follow baseball, like some of you do, should have noticed an increased demand over the years for players who can play multiple positions and still perform at high levels defensively while contributing with the bat. These players are called super-utility players.
Their versatility allows the team to use them in different game situations, to rest starters, and fill in for injured players. It also allows a team to be more flexible with its roster spots and carry extra pitchers which of always needed. You can never have too much pitching.
"The ability to focus, adapt, and perform consistently, regardless of the position played, is a hallmark of successful utility players." They may not be the superstars or names everyone knows but their value to the team and the organization is without question.
In the early church, Paul, was like a spiritual super-utility player.
- He had the ability to adapt to any situation and connect with just about anybody around the Gospel.
- Paul understood that no matter where God sent him, no matter the city or setting God expected him to adapt to his surroundings, connect with people and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the only message of salvation.
Wherever Paul went that was his goal, getting to know people for the purpose of making Christ known. He understood what was at stake, the glory of God and the salvation of souls.
As Paul continues to build his case for believers to surrender their rights, lay down their personal preferences and die to self we catch a glimpse of Paul's passion for the lost, those who are unsaved and on their way to hell. We also get a quick peek at Paul's missionary strategy.
1 Corinthians 9.19-23 - For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may win more. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, so that I mig ...
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