by Dr. Grant C. Richison
1 Corinthians 3: 21Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours:
Therefore let no one boast in men.
No Christian should put ultimate truth in the authority of man. This always causes divisions in the local church.
For all things are yours:
All of God’s revelation is at our disposal so why should […]
1 Corinthians 3:22 …whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world or life or death, or things present or things to come– all are yours.
The believer can profit from any dimension in life.
whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas,
The believer can profit from sound Christian leaders but there is no need to claim that […]
1 Corinthians 3:23 And you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s.
Verse 23 is the basis for verse 22.
And you are Christ’s,
All things are ours by virtue of our relation to Christ. Although we have all these possessions, we are possessions. We cannot give ultimate allegiance to men because we owe ultimate allegiance to Christ. […]
1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Having corrected the Corinthian view of leadership in the local church, Paul now turns to the proper view of leadership (4:1-5).
Let a man so consider us,
The term “consider” means to carefully esteem. The Corinthian […]
1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.
Moreover it is required in stewards
There is a requirement for “stewards.” The term “required” is a strong term.
that one be found faithful.
The one requirement for stewards is that they be “found faithful.” “Faithful” carries the idea of being trustworthy or […]
1 Corinthians 4:3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.
But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you
Paul does not say that the Corinthian opinion […]
1 Corinthians 4:4 For I know of nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord.
For I know of nothing against myself,
The word for “know” here is to know with. Paul shared knowledge with himself. The knowledge that he shared with himself was the Word […]
1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.
Therefore judge nothing before the time,
No one can judge motives before the Judgment Seat of Christ. […]
1 Corinthians 4:6 Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against the other.
Now these things,
“These things” refer to deferring judgment of […]
1 Corinthians 4:7 For who makes you differ from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did indeed receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?
Paul now asks pithy, pointed questions to puncture their bubble of spiritual pride.
For who makes you differ […]
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