This chapter is a continuation of the subject discussed in those which
go before, and of the argument which closes the last chapter. The
proper division would have been at 1 Corinthians 4:6. The desig...
A STEWARD MUST BE FOUND FAITHFUL FIRST CORINTHIANS FOUR
Here Paul gave some very specific instructions as to how he, the other
apostles of our Lord and other ministers of the gospel should be
looked u...
_IN WHAT ACCOUNT MINISTERS OUGHT TO BE HAD. WE HAVE NOTHING WHICH WE
HAVE NOT RECEIVED. THE APOSTLES ARE SPECTACLES TO THE WORLD, ANGELS,
AND MEN; THE FILTH AND OFF-SCOURING OF THE WORLD; YET ARE THEY...
BUTLER'S COMMENTS
Chapter Four
THE PROBLEM OF FAVORITISM AND CONCEIT
(1 Corinthians 4:1-21)
IDEAS TO INVESTIGATE:
1.
Why would Paul emphasize trustworthiness and then tell these
Corinthians not t...
INTRODUCTION TO 1 CORINTHIANS 4
The chief heads of this chapter are the account that ought to be had
of the ministers of the Gospel; cautions against censoriousness, rash
judgment, pride, and self-co...
FIRST CORINTHIANS CHAPTER FOUR
_ COMMENTARY AND OUTLINE-MARK DUNAGAN_
I. OUTLINE OF CHAPTER FOUR:
I. The One Valid Judgement: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Preachers Are Answerable to God
II. Pride, The Sou...
* The true character of gospel ministers. (1-6) Cautions against
despising the apostle. (7-13) He claims their regard as their
spiritual father in Christ, and shows his concern for them. (14-21)...
The key-note to this whole chapter is the opening statement, “we
faint not” under the responsibilities and perils of it (see also 1
Corinthians 4:16). The grounds on which we are kept from fainting
un...
_APPENDED NOTES_
1 Corinthians 4:11 _sqq_. Since it was by preaching and teaching that
Paul laid the foundation of the Church of Corinth, the builders must
be different kinds of teachers. Since the ma...