Playlist: All Things to All Men (topic)
How to Offend Someone
Sermon by Ryan McClurePaul, in his writings, demonstrates a profound situational awareness and a commitment to avoiding offense. In I Corinthians 9:19, he declares that he has become all things to all men, meaning he meets people where they are with a purposeful intent to share the opportunity of God's way. His approach is rooted in humility, as he …
Strategies for Interfacing with Babylon Without Becoming Assimilated (Part One)
Sermon by David F. MaasIn striving to live as ambassadors for the coming Kingdom of God, we must learn to interface with the diverse cultures and peoples of this world without being assimilated into its ways. The apostle Paul serves as a profound example of this diplomatic skill, demonstrating how to be all things to all men while remaining steadfast …
Cultural Paradigms in Scripture
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPaul, in his journeys from town to town, adapted to the cultures of the people he encountered, striving to blend in with them to gain their trust. His purpose was to build relationships so that they would listen fairly to the gospel he preached. By speaking in ways they could understand, not just in their language but also …
John (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe book of John was written to present the truth about Jesus Christ in a way that Gentile peoples could relate to without needing a background in Hebrew thought. By the time of its writing, around 95 to 100 AD, the church had become predominantly Gentile due to the decline of Jewish influence after the destruction of the Temple …
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 1)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughCorinth was at the crossroads of trade routes, abounding in religious syncretism. Paul's letter to the Corinthians instructs us how to live in a wicked society.