1 Corinthians 3:16-23 Know you not that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?… I. EVERY CHRISTIAN IS A DWELLING-PLACE FOR GOD. That God dwells in us is only possible from His dwelling in Christ, through whom we touch Him. II. CHRISTIANS, AS TEMPLES, ARE TO BE MANIFESTORS OF GOD. The meaning of temple is that there the indwelling Deity shall manifest Himself. God dwelling in our hearts reveals Himself — 1. To us ourselves. 2. To others around us by our conduct. III. CHRISTIANS, AS TEMPLES, SHOULD BE PLACES OF SACRIFICE. What is temple without worship? What is worship without sacrifice? IV. CHRISTIANS, AS TEMPLES, ARE TO BE HOLY. Holiness is separation to God's service — dedication. The idols of covetousness, idolatry, intolerance, drunkenness, &c. When God enters, all Dagons fall to the ground maimed and destroyed. (A. Maclaren, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?WEB: Don't you know that you are a temple of God, and that God's Spirit lives in you? |
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