1 Corinthians 1:30 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:30

What Christ is to the believer. What is Christ to us? This is a great, an all important question. The answer to it is an answer to all vital questions respecting our present and future. To God, Christ is much; to the angels, much; to many men, nothing— a mere "root out of a dry ground" ( Isaiah 53:2 ). What to us? To the believer Christ is— I. WISDOM . This is the supply of a great want, for though in the world there is much talk of wisdom, there is but little possession. Every... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:30-31

The union of the genuine disciple with his Master. "But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord." Concerning this union— I. It is MOST VITAL . "In Christ," not merely in his dispensation, in his school, in his character, but in himself, as the branches are in the vine, He is their life, II. It is DIVINELY FORMED . "Of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:30-31

All sufficiency in Christ. "But of him are ye," etc. Here is central truth well compacted. And plain sermons on such texts ought to be frequently given, in order to feed the Church of God, which grows lean on mere fine phrases, sounding periods, controversial janglings, and vapid exhortations. I. THE WAY OF BLESSING . It is obtained from the grace of God, and by a twofold action of his grace. 1. "Of God are ye in Christ Jesus." This union to Christ, engrafting into Christ,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:30

But of him - That is, by his agency and power. It is not by philosophy; not from ourselves; but by his mercy. The apostle keeps it prominently in view, that it was not of their philosophy, wealth, or rank that they had been raised to these privileges, but of God as the author.Are ye - Ye are what you are by the mercy of God. 1 Corinthians 15:10. You owe your hopes to him. The emphasis in this verse is to he placed on this expression, “are ye.” You are Christians, not by the agency of man, but... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 1:30-31

1 Corinthians 1:30-31 . But of him Of his free mercy and grace; are ye in Christ Jesus Ingrafted into him, and therefore possessed of an interest in him, and union with him; who of God The original source of our salvation in all its parts, and of all the gifts and graces we possess; is made unto us who now believe But were formerly ignorant and foolish; wisdom Teaching us by his word and Spirit, and making us wise unto salvation; righteousness The procuring cause of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Contrasts in wisdom and power (1:18-31)The whole idea of salvation from sin through the death of Christ on the cross appears foolish to the average person, but to believers it shows God’s power (18). God’s way has always been different from that of people in general. Whether they be Greek philosophers, Jewish scholars, or just ordinary citizens, people always think their schemes and ideas are full of wisdom; but God shows them up to be foolish (19-20).God, in his wisdom, saves people by way of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 1:30

of . App-104 . of = from. App-104 . The Greek reads "became . . . wisdom from God". is made = became. Greek. ginomai. and = both. righteousness . App-191 . sanctification = holiness. Greek. hagiasmos. See Romans 6:19 . and = even. redemption . Greek. apolutrosis. See Romans 3:24 and compare Ephesians 1:7 , Ephesians 1:14 ; Ephesians 4:30 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:30

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus who is made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption: that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the LordIn Christ Jesus ... In Christ alone is there salvation; and in Christ the saved possess all things. Behold here the only true ground of justification in the eyes of God. Jesus is perfect, holy, undefiled, righteous in the superlative degree. In Christ and as Christ and as fully identified with... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:30

1 Corinthians 1:30. But of him are ye in Christ Jesus— "For, on the whole, all that we have that is worth mentioning we receive from Christ; and we receive it from him as the gift of God, since it is of him; and his free mercy and grace, that ye are called to share in the blessings given by Christ Jesus his Son. He exhibits this blessed Saviour to us, and disposes our hearts to accept of him; Who, amidst our ignorance and folly, is made of God unto us a source of wisdom; and through him, guilty... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:30

30. But . . . ye—in contrast to them that "glory" in worldly wisdom and greatness. of him are—not of yourselves (Ephesians 2:8), but of Him (Romans 11:36). From Him ye are (that is, have spiritual life, who once were spiritually among the "things which are not." Romans 11:36- :). in Christ—by living union with Him. Not "in the flesh" (1 Corinthians 1:26; 1 Corinthians 1:29). of God—from God; emanating from Him and sent by Him. is made unto us—has been made to us, to our eternal gain.... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:30

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:30-31

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:30-31

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:30

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 1:30-31

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 1:30

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:30

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:30

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 1:30

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