1 Corinthians Nine

 1. From what Paul said in this chapter, some evidently were saying

    that he was not an _____________________.

 2. Paul says that he had seen ______________________.

 3. Whom do you think Paul has reference to that were "examining" him?

    __________________________________________________________________

 4. What things did Paul say that "we" (Paul and Barnabas) have power

    to do?  __________________________________________________________

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 5. How do we know that Peter had a wife? ____________________________

    __________________________________________________________________

 6. Make a study of the word "power" ("authority," "right"). Compare

    Matthew 9:6; John 1:12. __________________________________________

    __________________________________________________________________

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 7. Explain the argument Paul makes in verses 6-8. ___________________

    __________________________________________________________________

 8. What quotation does Paul make from the Old Testament? ____________

    __________________________________________________________________

 9. What "spiritual things" did Paul sow in Corinth? _________________

10. What "carnal things" could he reap? ______________________________

11. Why did Paul not accept financial assistance from the Corinthians?

    __________________________________________________________________

12. What does Paul mean when he states that "they that proclaim the

    gospel should live of the gospel"? _______________________________

    __________________________________________________________________

13. Paul said, "For ___________________ is laid upon me and __________

    is unto me if I preach not the ____________________."

14. What was Paul's reward? __________________________________________

15. Paul said he was _________________ from all men, but that he

    brought himself under _________________________ to all.

16. What were some things Paul did that he might by all means save

    some? ____________________________________________________________

    __________________________________________________________________

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17. To engage in the games one must exercise _________________________

    in all things.

18. Paul compares the live of a Christian to a ________ and a _______.

19. What could happen to Paul, even though he preached to others? ____

    __________________________________________________________________

TRUE OR FALSE:

_______  1. Paul said that he had never seen the Lord.

_______  2. Paul states that the Corinthians were the seal of his
            apostleship.

_______  3. Paul asks four questions in verse one.

_______  4. It would have been wrong for Paul to accept financial
            support of any kind for his preaching.

_______  5. The Law of Moses taught "Thou shalt not muzzle the ox when
            he treadeth out the corn."

_______  6. A soldier who serves his country supports himself.

_______  7. Paul did not have the same rights as the twelve apostles.

_______  8. Paul referred to two different crowns in this chapter.

_______  9. Paul teaches that a preacher could be lost, even though he
            preaches the gospel faithfully.

_______ 10. Paul says that one should not give into weaker brethren.

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