1 Corinthians 3:5-23 | Pastor John Miller

Who is Paul? Who is Apollos? In this verse-by-verse study of 1 Corinthians 3:5–23, Pastor John Miller explores how Paul uses the imagery of agriculture and architecture to dismantle "personality cults" in the church. Paul reminds the Corinthians that while one plants and another waters, only God gives the increase. Discover the gravity of building upon the only true foundation—Jesus Christ—and the sobering reality of the "Bema Seat" judgment, where the quality of our service will be tested by fire. Whether you are a leader or a layperson, this message is a powerful call to use "gold, silver, and precious stones" in your service to the Lord. In this study, you will learn: - The Minister as a Servant: Why pastors are simply "fellow workers" under God’s authority. - The Church as a Field: Understanding that fruitfulness and quantity come from God alone. - The Church as a Temple: The shift from individual holiness to the corporate sanctity of the local church. - The Bema Seat Judgment: How God evaluates the motives and quality of our ministry. - Worldly vs. Divine Wisdom: Why becoming a "fool" for Christ is the path to true wisdom. 📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Catch up on the entire verse-by-verse study through 1 Corinthians here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9sIJpVEMLL4MAr7gu8Z1UrWTrRRcU9x 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 – Addressing the Issue of Division 02:53 – The Church as a Family: The Goal of Maturity 05:27 – The Struggle Between Flesh and Spirit 07:53 – Milk vs. Meat: Developing a Palate for Doctrine 09:35 – The Church as a Field: The Goal of Quantity 11:43 – What is a Minister? The Servant Heart of an Elder 13:14 – Diversity and Unity: One Plants, Another Waters 18:32 – The Church as a Temple: The Goal of Quality 19:22 – The Master Builder: Laying the Right Foundation 21:47 – Jesus Christ: The Only Foundation 22:28 – Building Materials: Gold, Silver, and Precious Stones 24:36 – The Corporate Temple: The Spirit in the Church 28:11 – The Bema Seat: An Inspection of Service 33:21 – Deception and Worldly Wisdom 36:52 – All Things are Yours: The Riches of the Believer ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons Request Prayer: https://www.revival.tv/prayerrequest 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv #PastorJohnMiller #RevivalTV #BibleStudy #VerseByVerse #MenifeeChurch #ChristianFaith #ExpositoryPreaching