Did Paul Compromise the Gospel?

Northwest Bible Church - July 19, 2020 - Book of Acts - Alan Conner

Acts 21:15-26

Did Paul Compromise the Gospel?

Intro

A. 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?

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