1 Corinthians 1:30-31 - Homiletics

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 him are ye in Christ." Whom? Of God. It is the eternal Spirit that brings the soul into vital connection with Christ. "My Father is the Husbandman."

III. It is BLESSEDLY PRODUCTIVE . "Wisdom," "righteousness," "sanctification," and "redemption" come out of this union. What transcendent blessings are these!

IV. It is EXULTINGLY ADORING . "He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord." It inspires the highest worship, it causes the soul to triumph in God himself.