The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Corinthians 1:31
1 Corinthians 1:31He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. Glorying in the Lordhere is an irresistible tendency in us to glory in something or other. All classes of men glory. Good people have the tendency to glory, and sometimes they glory in unworthy objects, and therefore God has prepared a cure for it--not by repressing the instinct, but by giving it a worthy subject. The prevention or cure of glorying in men, in riches, and in self, is glorying in the Lord. Let us--I. Glory only in the... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Corinthians 1:30
1 Corinthians 1:30But of Him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption The life of the Christian from ChristIn using these words the apostle seems to have in mind the principal phases of Christ’s being.I. Wisdom, by His life and teaching.II. Righteousness, by His death and resurrection.III. Sanctification, by His elevation to glory.IV. Redemption, by His future return. (Prof. Godet.)The union of the genuine disciple with his... read more