When in Rome (or Corinth)… The Evangelistic Principle
1. Paul's main Purpose was to win as many as Possible to Christ.
2. Paul's Paradox.
- a) The Lord's will for his life now is a greater Priority than enjoying the Privileges and Pleasures of a free man.
- b) The word "gain" in Greek can mean to gain wealth or Profit.
- c) The meaning of the word "gain" is used of winning or Persuading people for Christ, thus bringing salvation.
3. Paul didn't Parade his liberty to the Jew.
4. Paul didn't Pressure those "without law" to abide by other's scruples or customs.
- a) When Paul dealt with Gentiles, he sought to conform to Gentile Practices, without violating his own moral Principles.
5. Pinpointing who "the weak" may refer to.
- a) Notice the Progression of 1 Corinthians 10:32
6. Paul gives us a Positive hope that leads to Peace of mind.