THE PAULINE FOUNDATION -THE ROOT AND GROUND OF GRACE
“According to the grace of God which is given unto me,
as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon.
But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.“
THE PAULINE FOUNDATION -THE ROOT AND GROUND OF GRACE
by Justin Johnson at Grace Ambassadors
“According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.“
~ 1 Corinthians 3:10
AI response to outline above.
This appears to be a sermon or study guide on the topic of “Giving Grace” in ministry, specifically rooted in biblical passages and
principles. Here’s a breakdown of the key points:
I. Who you are/how to live/walk
- Ministry is not just about personal growth, but also about serving others (Titus 2:10-14)
- Ministers are stewards who must be found faithful (1 Cor 4:2)
ii. Grace Giving – Preaching Christ
- Paul’s ministry is also our ministry (1 Cor 4:1-2, 2 Cor 5:17-21, 6:1-4)
- Giving grace requires work and faithfulness to the mystery of the gospel
- Ministers must be careful how they build up others in the faith (Eph 4:16)
iii. Grace works out of you = charity
- Charity is the greatest of all gifts (1 Cor 13:13)
- Ministers preach Christ, not themselves, and rely on God’s grace (2 Cor 4:5)
iv. Proof required of a good minister, “do it”
- Ministers must demonstrate their faithfulness through their actions (Col 3:23, 4:17, 1 Ti 4:6)
- Paul labored by the grace of God, and so should we (Gal 4:19, Col 1:28-29)
Dispensation
- Ministry is a dispensation of the gospel (Eph 1:10, Eph 3:2)
- Ministers must rightly divide the word of truth (2 Ti 2:15)
Overall, this study guide emphasizes the importance of ministry as a work of grace and service to others, rather than personal gain or position. It highlights the need for faithfulness, charity, and diligence in building up others in the faith.
What do you think Pauline thought?
I did an AI on this and this is the content.
llama came back with this.
The apostle Paul’s views on “rightly dividing” Scripture are not explicitly stated in his writings. However, we can make some educated inferences based on his teachings and letters to the churches.
Paul’s emphasis on interpretation: In 2 Timothy 2:15, Paul writes:
“Do your best to present yourself to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
Here, Paul emphasizes the importance of accurately interpreting Scripture. He encourages believers to handle the Word of God with care and integrity. Paul’s approach to interpretation: In his letters to the Corinthian and Galatian churches, Paul often used analogies to help explain complex theological concepts (e.g., 1 Corinthians 10:16-17). This suggests that he valued clear explanations and accurate interpretation of Scripture.
Paul’s concern for sound doctrine: Throughout his epistles, Paul repeatedly emphasizes the importance of sound doctrine and warning against false teachings. He encourages believers to test their teachers and sermons by checking them against Scripture (2 Timothy 4:16; Hebrews 13:10-12).
Given these observations, it seems likely that Paul would have valued the concept of “rightly dividing” Scripture, which emphasizes accurate interpretation, sound doctrine, and the importance of handling God’s Word with care.
