What is the meaning of 1 Corinthians 1:7? Therefore Paul links what he is about to say with what he has already said (1 Corinthians 1:4-6). Because God has “enriched you in every way” and confirmed the gospel among you, this conclusion is inevitable. • 2 Peter 1:3 shows the same truth—His power “has given us everything we need for life and godliness.” • Romans 8:32 reminds us that if God did not spare His own Son, He will graciously give us all things. So, the “therefore” signals confidence that God’s past grace guarantees present sufficiency. you do not lack The phrase is emphatic: believers possess all they need right now. • Psalm 23:1 echoes, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” • Philippians 4:19 assures, “My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Any feeling of deficiency is answered by God’s declared provision. any spiritual gift Gifts are grace-enablements bestowed by the Spirit for the good of the body (1 Corinthians 12:4-7). • Romans 12:6 notes, “We have different gifts according to the grace given us.” • Ephesians 4:7 states, “To each one grace has been given.” The Corinthian church, though imperfect, had the full spectrum of gifts needed for edification and witness. God equips His people completely—not partially—so they can fulfill their calling until Christ returns. as you eagerly await The Christian life is marked by expectancy. We are not merely enduring time; we are leaning forward toward a promised event. • Romans 8:23 speaks of “waiting eagerly for our adoption, the redemption of our bodies.” • Titus 2:13 urges us to live “while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing.” Eager waiting shapes priorities, purifies motives, and fuels perseverance. the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ This points to the visible unveiling of Christ at His Second Coming. Believers look for a real, historical event, not a metaphor. • Acts 1:11: “This same Jesus…will come back in the same way you have seen Him go.” • Revelation 1:7: “Look, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him.” • 1 Peter 1:13 calls us to “set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” The certainty of His return anchors our hope and gives meaning to our present stewardship of spiritual gifts. summary Because of God’s past grace in Christ, believers already possess every spiritual resource they need. This fullness equips us to serve and persevere while we joyfully anticipate the literal, glorious return of Jesus. Our sufficiency today and our hope for tomorrow are both secured by the faithfulness of God. |
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