Did Paul Compromise the Gospel?

Northwest Bible Church – July 19, 2020 – Book of Acts – Alan ConnerActs 21:15-26Did Paul Compromise the Gospel?IntroA. PAUL’S VISIT WITH JAMES AND THE ELDERS (21:17-25).1. Paul’s report of God’s grace to the Gentiles (Acts 21:17-20a). a. “one by one” (Acts 21:19) – b. The response (Acts 21:20a) – 2. The immediate concern (Acts 21:20b-25). a. Tens of thousands Jewish believers are zealous for the Law (Acts 21:20b). b. Fake news about Paul’s teachings (Acts 21:21). c. The proposed plan (Acts 21:22-24).   3. This has nothing to do with Gentile believers (Acts 21:25). 4. Paul went along with the plan (Acts 21:26). B. TWO VIEWS OF PAUL’S ACTIONS.1. Sinful compromise of the gospel.  2. Christian liberty.   a. Weaker brethren – b. Consider Paul’s personal strategy in doing evangelism: 1 Cor. 9:19-22 c. What was Paul’s motivation in doing this?  Applications