I Corinthians 3:9-15
Building on the Foundation of Christ

Today, 04/25/2023, let us, together in the grace of God, rejoice and reflect on the Word of God in I Corinthians 3:9-15.

9 For of God we are fellow-workers, a field of God, and you are a building of God.

10 According to God’s grace given to me, as a wise master builder, I laid a foundation, but another builds on it. But let each one be careful how he builds.

11 For no one is able to lay any other foundation beside the One having been laid, who is Jesus Christ.

12 And if anyone builds on this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, grass, straw,

13 the work of each will be revealed; for the Day will make it known, because it is revealed in fire; and the fire will prove the work of each, what sort it is.

14 If the work of anyone which he built remains, he will receive a reward.

15 If the work of anyone shall be consumed, he shall suffer loss; but he will be saved, but so as through fire.

[Literal Translation of the Holy Bible]

Suggested Questions:

1. Why are the people of God compared to a field and the house of God?

2. Gold, silver, and precious stones represent what?

3. Wood, grass, and straw represent what?

4. What does “the fire will prove the work of each” mean?

5. What does it mean to be saved “as through fire”?

Suggested Applications:

1. Are you building the house of God?

2. What kind of materials are you using to build the house of God?