* The Corinthians reproved for their contentions. (1-4) The true
servants of Christ can do nothing without him. (5-9) He is the only
foundation, and every one should take heed what he builds thereon.
(10-15) The churches of Christ ought to be kept pure, and to be
humble. (16,17) And they should not... [ Continue Reading ]
1-4 The most simple truths of the gospel, as to man's sinfulness and
God's mercy, repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Jesus
Christ, stated in the plainest language, suit the people better than
deeper mysteries. Men may have much doctrinal knowledge, yet be mere
beginners in the life of fai... [ Continue Reading ]
5-9 The ministers about whom the Corinthians contended, were only
instruments used by God. We should not put ministers into the place of
God. He that planteth and he that watereth are one, employed by one
Master, trusted with the same revelation, busied in one work, and
engaged in one design. They h... [ Continue Reading ]
10-15 The apostle was a wise master-builder; but the grace of God
made him such. Spiritual pride is abominable; it is using the greatest
favours of God, to feed our own vanity, and make idols of ourselves.
But let every man take heed; there may be bad building on a good
foundation. Nothing must be... [ Continue Reading ]
16,17 From other parts of the epistle, it appears that the false
teachers among the Corinthians taught unholy doctrines. Such teaching
tended to corrupt, to pollute, and destroy the building, which should
be kept pure and holy for God. Those who spread loose principles,
which render the church of Go... [ Continue Reading ]
18-23 To have a high opinion of our own wisdom, is but to flatter
ourselves; and self-flattery is the next step to self-deceit. The
wisdom that wordly men esteem, is foolishness with God. How justly
does he despise, and how easily can he baffle and confound it! The
thoughts of the wisest men in the... [ Continue Reading ]