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This exploration of Paul's teachings emphasizes the importance of following his example as a model of Christian living. In 1 Corinthians 11:1, Paul encourages believers to emulate his faith as he follows Christ. He outlines the necessity of being steadfast and persevering through trials, exemplified in his mission work and defense of the gospel. Paul challenges followers to live out their faith publicly, demonstrating obedience, patience, and bold proclamation of the gospel. Will you take up the challenge to follow Paul's example?
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The Example of Paul 1Corinthians 11:1 Philippians 4:9
Introduction • Paul encouraged saints to follow him • He qualified his teaching • “Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ” • 1 Corinthians 11:1 • “Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you” • Philippians 4:9 • He rebuked the Corinthians for following men! • 1 Corinthians 1:10-13 • Not to follow a man for bragging rights • Must follow godly men though • Hebrews 6:12
In Obedience • From persecutor to preacher • Acts 9:1-8, 17-21 • He was called by Jesus • Acts 26:13-20 • Responded without conferring • Galatians 1:13-16; Matthew 10:37 • Going into Macedonia • Acts 16:7-10 • God’s grace was not in vain • 1 Corinthian’s 15:9-10
InPatience • This was a sign of an Apostle • 2 Corinthians 12:12 • This was known by Timothy • 2 Timothy 3:10-12 • He endured hardships • 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 • He kept his body in subjection • 1 Corinthians 9:27 • He pressed toward the mark • Philippians 3:13-14 • He fought, finished and kept the faith • 2 Timothy 4:6-8
As a Proclaimer • Preached Christ crucified • 1 Corinthians 2:1-2 • Preached the saving gospel • Romans 1:16-17; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 • Preached to the Jews and Gentiles • Acts 13:44-47; 1 Corinthians 9:19-22 • Preached boldly • Acts 9:29; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2; Ephesians 6:18-20 • Preached with persuasion • 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Acts 26:28
As a Defender • He defended the gospel • Philippians 1:7, 15-17 • Confounded and disputed with the Jews • Acts 9:22; 17:17 • Disputed against the Grecians • Acts 9:29 • Disputed with teachers of error • Acts 15:1-2 • Withstood Peter to the face • Galatians 2:11-14
“Be thou an example” • “Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity” • 1 Timothy 4:12 • Paul practiced what he preached! • He was an example… • In Obedience • In Patience • As a Proclaimer • As a Defender Will We Follow Paul’s Example?