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The Effects of Immaturity (ch. 3)
1. Immaturity means that we don’t perceive what we should perceive (3:1-4)
the Corinthians are marked by division, yet they fail to see that behavior as carnal or fleshly (v.
3-4)
the contrast is between spiritual and carnal—they are carnal, and as Paul says, “behaving like men”
what believer, indwelt by the spirit, under the sanctifying instruction from the Word of God, can be called carnal without a clear negative attachment?
Here’s the problem…that carnality limits their ability to see and understand things as God does
liken to the perspective in the valley, veiled by trees (you can’t see the forest for the trees), hills, shrouded by fog
versus the view from the top of the rise…expansive and clear, allowing you a perspective of the area that was not available before.
“further up and further in”
likewise, spiritual immaturity prevents us from seeing and discerning between good and evil
2. Immaturity means that we don’t understand what we should know (v.
4-17)
they have fundamentally mis-ordered their understanding of Apollos and Paul’s significance
don’t misunderstand...
Paul-Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, gifted, called, founder of this church- worthy of honor
Apollos-a gifted, articulate and faithful preacher of the true gospel-worthy of honor
BUT-both of these are merely men, ministers of the Lord.
Paul actually uses the word diakonos (v. 5) which means “servant” to underline the humble nature of their human contribution
Agricultural metaphor-planted, watered -Paul’s role in founding the church, Apollos in the nourishing work of the ministry (V. 6)
BUT-God gave the increase
planting and watering are good, but they are useless without growth
the animating activity belongs to God, and to Him alone
Building metaphor-God’s building (v.9-16)
worthiness or unworthy labors of God’s workers (v.12-15)
It is God who is the life giver, Christ who is the foundation of the church, and his servants or ministers do so by His will through His empowering.
Only someone immature could fail to understand the insignificance of these human teachers in comparison to their eternal Lord.
Application: Immaturity blinds us to what we should perceive, and it prevents us from knowing what we should understand.
It leaves us susceptible to the desires of our sinful hearts and to the lies of the world.
Therefore, grow in the wisdom of God to maturity, and do not be deceived by human “wisdom”.
(v.
18-23)
-immaturity makes us susceptible to erroneous thinking and divisive doctrine
Ephesians4:11-16
The Deception of False Piety (ch.
4)
Paul defends his ministry (v.
1-5)
A Foolish Spiritual Pride
some of the Corinthian believers are “puffed up” (v.
6, 18, 5:2)
in their relation to their favorite teacher
in acting as though they have merited something to be proud of
Paul points to the reality that rebukes their folly—they have received these things (v.
7)
A False Sense of Spirituality
the Corinthians are not hungry for the things of God—they think they are full!
(v.
8)
Paul uses brutal irony and sarcasm to deride the prideful satisfaction the Corinthians have in their spiritual maturity.
the contrast:
compare the comfort and satisfaction of the Corinthians in their position to the plight of the Apostles (v.
9-13)
To what end?
That they might learn to humbly follow Paul’s example.
(v.
14-18)
know what we ought to know, can’t see what we should see.
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