Contents: Hindrance of a carnal state to spiritual growth. Christian service and its reward.

Characters: God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Paul, Apollos, Cephas.

Conclusion: Our salvation rests solely upon the completed work of Jesus Christ, but rewards are to be earned by spiritual service for God, and will be according to the quality of our works. True service done in the power of the indwelling Spirit, is of eternal standing, but fleshly service is perishable and will bring the Christian loss of reward at the final day.

Key Word: Labor, reward, 1 Corinthians 3:8.

Strong Verses: 1 Corinthians 3:9; 1 Corinthians 3:11; 1 Corinthians 3:13; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 3:19; 1 Corinthians 3:23.

Striking Facts: 1 Corinthians 3:11. The doctrine of Jesus Christ and His mediation is the principal doctrine of Christianity. Those who build hopes of heaven on any other foundation build upon sinking sands. 1 Corinthians 3:23. Those who would be safe for time and happy for eternity, must be Christ's.

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