I Corinthians 9:1-27 (Part 40) Single Issue of Restricted Liberty

• Single issue of restricted liberty—vv. 1-18 (refusal of compensation)

• There are also multiple issues beyond compensation—vv. 19-27—subdivided . . . :1) The principle of service for the Lord, vv. 19-22; 2) The goal of service for the Lord, v. 23; 3) The discipline of service for the Lord, vv. 24-27

The basic principle of service, vv. 19-22

• His objective condition, v. 19a

• His subjective condition, v. 19b

• The details, vv. 20-22

*Adjustment to people can be made without compromise of truth

*Adjustment is relative to the issues involved

Athletic metaphor—vv. 24-27

• “Race”

• “Prize”

Discipline

• Must be direction

• Must be discipline (disciplined training)

• Must be efficiency

The purpose of it, v. 27

• Into subjection”—literally “refused after testing”—the word . . . : 1) Points to Paul personally; 2)

It points to Israel; 3) It points to the church