Lesson 4775

 (Lesson 4775) (03-02-25) 1st Corinthians 3:10-15 

   “According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.” 

 

  In today’s lesson, Paul described himself as a wise master builder who laid the foundation of faith in Jesus Christ, upon which others build. He warned that each person must be careful how they build on this foundation, as no other foundation can be laid except Christ. He explained that believers' works will be tested by fire on the Day of Judgment. If their work endures, they will receive a reward, but if it is burned up, they will suffer loss—though they themselves will be saved, but as through fire. This passage emphasizes that salvation is secure in Christ, but believers will be held accountable for how they live and serve God. ~