TEXT: 1Cor. 9:16-23
In Paul's commitment and consecration to preaching the gospel he didn't feel it was something he could do. It was a necessity for him. or from, there was nothing to glory of and he didn't see it as a competition. We ought to see the Gospel as Christ sees it and pursue it just like the apostles pursued it.
SUB-TOPICS
1. The prevailing compelling or mission to preach the gospel
2. The purposeful convincing consecration in pursuing this goal
3. The proper consuming concern for the people of God
SUB-TOPIC 1
1Cor. 9:16
Paul the apostle was committed to preaching the gospel because it is a commission from Christ. There is a must in our lives, a necessity laid on our shoulders to preach the gospel. Bonds and afflictions didn't matter to Paul, what mattered to him was preaching the gospel. As ministers and preachers of the gospel, we ought to make the gospel without charge as we go to minister and preach the gospel, one thing that is important is "that they may be saved".
Luke 9:23,59-62
SUB-TOPIC 2
1Cor. 9:19
Christ made himself of no reputation but took upon himself the form of a servant. Paul the apostle and behold all things for the sake of the gospel. If we don't and you're all things, there is no way we would serve the Lord the way we ought to.
Rom. 10:17
SUB-TOPIC 3
1Cor. 9:22
if we are preaching the gospel, the way of salvation must be very clear.
