1st Corinthians 3:10-23

In this teaching, Pastor Brad Hainje walks through 1 Corinthians 3:10-23, focusing on the concept of the church as God's building and the importance of having a firm foundation which is Jesus Christ.

Key takeaways from the sermon:

The Only Foundation: Paul clarifies that no other foundation can be laid except for Jesus Christ. A true Christian life must be built upon the truth of who Jesus is (the eternal Son of God, the promised Messiah, and supreme Lord over all creation) and what He did (His substitutionary atonement, resurrection, and justification by faith).

Quality of Work & Testing: The sermon explains that the fire of God will test the quality of a believer's work. Using the analogy of gold, silver, and precious stones versus wood, hay, and straw, Pastor Brad distinguishes between eternal rewards at the Bema Seat judgment versus the loss of rewards for superficial, self-centered efforts.

The Temple of God: The congregation is reminded that they collectively are the temple of God, indwelt by the Holy Spirit. Brad emphasizes that God protects the purity of His temple, warning against false teaching and divisiveness within the church.

True Wisdom: Paul warns against the "wisdom of this world," which is considered foolishness to God. Believers are encouraged to renounce human pride and embrace the scandal of the cross, realizing that all things belong to God and that they belong to Christ.