Christ the Only Foundation
Essex Congregational Remembrancer
1 Corinthians 3:11
For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.


I. THE NATURE OF THIS FOUNDATION. It is to the atonement, principally, that the apostle refers.

1. It was prepared from eternity.

2. It was made known by revelation.

3. It was finally laid at the death of Christ.

II. ITS PECULIARITY. Christ is the only foundation —

1. That God has appointed.

2. That the Scriptures will warrant.

3. That the righteous have in every age relied upon.

III. THE ADVANTAGES OF TRUSTING ON IT.

1. It promotes the glory of God.

2. It produces evangelical obedience.

3. It secures safety, honour, and happiness.

(1)  In the season of adversity.

(2)  In the hour of dissolution.

(3)  In the day of judgment.Conclusion: Let us —

1. Seek to obtain correct views of our true condition as sinners in the sight of God.

2. Beware of building on any false foundation.

3. Allow nothing to move us from this blessed hope.

(Essex Congregational Remembrancer.)



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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