1 Cor. 1:18-2:5
Jews demand a sign, but who are we to demand anything of God?
Gentiles seek wisdom, but how are we able to understand the mind of God?
We preach Christ crucified—if we preach anything else, we are foolish, selfish, and powerless.
I don’t find much comfort in verses 26-28 in terms of my abilities. Sounds like God chose a bunch of losers to serve him. I guess that means we all fit in pretty well. However, the key to living in the body of Christ is recognizing your place—a sinner and a loser saved by grace.
So that none can boast. God really does want all the glory and credit. How much glory do I give him every day? How much credit do I steal from him every day?
Jesus is our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. How do these fit together? Righteousness means we are ‘right’ before the law and free of judgment; holiness means we are set apart for God’s task, ‘right’ in relationship with God. Redemption means we were made right through a price—the sacrifice of Jesus. Unless our guilt is paid for, we have no hope of being made right.
Thank you, Jesus, and all praise to God, for your redeeming work on the cross. I am not worthy of your gift, but you have healed me and saved me. My boast should always be in you, O God. My pride should always be in you and Christ. I know nothing without you. I can do nothing of eternal value without you. All praise and glory to you, My God and my Savior. Thank you Spirit for revealing these truths. Amen.
Gentiles seek wisdom, but how are we able to understand the mind of God?
We preach Christ crucified—if we preach anything else, we are foolish, selfish, and powerless.
I don’t find much comfort in verses 26-28 in terms of my abilities. Sounds like God chose a bunch of losers to serve him. I guess that means we all fit in pretty well. However, the key to living in the body of Christ is recognizing your place—a sinner and a loser saved by grace.
So that none can boast. God really does want all the glory and credit. How much glory do I give him every day? How much credit do I steal from him every day?
Jesus is our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. How do these fit together? Righteousness means we are ‘right’ before the law and free of judgment; holiness means we are set apart for God’s task, ‘right’ in relationship with God. Redemption means we were made right through a price—the sacrifice of Jesus. Unless our guilt is paid for, we have no hope of being made right.
Thank you, Jesus, and all praise to God, for your redeeming work on the cross. I am not worthy of your gift, but you have healed me and saved me. My boast should always be in you, O God. My pride should always be in you and Christ. I know nothing without you. I can do nothing of eternal value without you. All praise and glory to you, My God and my Savior. Thank you Spirit for revealing these truths. Amen.
Labels: First Corinthians, humility, salvation
posted by Randy Rogers at
11:55 AM
2 Comments:
This message, while hard to swallow is a great measure of your faith and commitment. Where are you in your walk with Christ? Now think back to just before to recieved Jesus. Scary huh? Just think about what he has in store for us!!!
OH MAN! Thank you Lord for accepting me and turning me off of that destructive path. I will do anything you require of me.
It is really exciting to think of the changes that the power of God can bring about in our lives. Totally depending on him is the key to real change--and I find that so difficult to do. It takes real faith to trust so completely that you'll do anything for God and not worry one bit about who gets the credit for the work done.
Randy
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