1 Corinthians 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Christ is the foundation of all — I. GOSPEL DOCTRINE. 1. All gospel doctrines centre in Christ. 2. All the gospel titles arc taken from Christ. From — (1) His names. (2) His perfections. (3) His Word. II. EVANGELICAL PREACHING. The object on which every minister — 1. Directs the eye. 2. Delights to dwell, must be Christ. III. ACCEPTANCE WITH GOD. Christ is — 1. The atonement for our sin. 2. Our only way to God. 3. The remover of sin away from us. IV. EXPERIMENTAL KNOWLEDGE. He is the foundation of both — 1. Theoretical; and — 2. Experimental, knowledge. V. HOLY PRACTICE. All our holiness is derived from Him. Application: 1. How destructive to the souls of men must those preachers be who lay other foundations than Christ. 2. Rejoice that the foundation of Christ is laid already. 3. Is Christ your foundation? (J. Sherman.) Parallel Verses KJV: For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.WEB: For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ. |
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