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1. TBN, Pentecostals, Arminians, Emergents, Church Growthers, Liberals and some miscellaneous observations on 1 Corinthians 3 with Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown’s “A Commentary” (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1978), 290-292.
2. The Corinthians are the last place to look for leadership. They are carnal, divisive, infantile (=babes), sucklings (=unable to take meat), puerile (=not yet able), immature, and imperfect. They are “fleshly.” Paul says he was unable to give them much since they were so childish. They acted as if Apollos was divided against Paul. Paul laid the foundation of Corinth, but the real foundation of the Church was Christ, not Paul and not Apollos. Apollos of Alexandria was discipled by Aquila and Priscilla at Ephesus and then, after further instruction, was dispatched to work at Corinth. Apollos and Paul were united in ministry but some of these disorderly types in the church were sectarians.
3. Of note, Paul speaks of “the grace of God which is given unto me…” He describes his abilities in that light. When’s the last time a serious discussion of “God-given grace, faith, repentance and abilities” were described by the above? Paul says at the end of this chapter, “Therefore let no man glory in men.” Faith and repentance are gifts, but that’s for another day. Ministers don’t give it. Individuals, dead in sins, don’t exercise it. They are gifts. Ever heard that from the TBN, Pentecostals, Arminians, Emergents, Church Growthers, or Liberals?
4. Of note, the warning “to take heed how he buildeth thereupon.” That is, clergy need to be very careful how they build upon the foundation of Christ. The gold in the superstructure will withstand fire. Building with inferior and bad-quality materials will not. Do you want your home built by a man with no “construction qualifications?” Look at the educational skill sets of these TBN-ers. Grouch Sr, Hinn, Osteen? Have they been careful about how they build upon Christ? Do you want a doctor who never went to medical school? They are reckless workmen fashioning and selling ignorance and weakness. God raise up leaders with cajones to say that.
5. This is not meant to be a commentary. You'll have to do your own research and feeding. It serves as an application to the issues after I've done my own work.
6. Liberals includes Anglican liberals.
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