1 Corinthians 9:19–23

19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.

20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law.

21 To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law.

22 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.

23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings. 

Important Thought:

True Gospel effectiveness is not found in compromising truth— but in surrendering rights so others can clearly receive Christ.

Responding To Grace

All of Paul's writings are in essence a response to his encounter with a glorified Jesus.

Important Thoughts:

Does my response to God's grace transcend beyond me?

True Surrender Leads To Selflessness

1 Corinthians 9:19

19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.

Important Thought:

Our effectiveness in mission is often waiting on the other side of our personal inconvenience.

Mission Strategy: Understanding Others

1 Corinthians 9:20-22

20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law.

21 To those outside the law I became as one outside the law (not being outside the law of God but under the law of Christ) that I might win those outside the law.

22 To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.

Important Thought:

You can't reach people you refuse to understand.

The Shared Blessing

1 Corinthians 9:23

23 I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings. 

Important Thought:

• There is a blessing reserved for those who give their lives to reach others.
• The one who shares the Gospel is blessed... the one who receives the Gospel is blessed.