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For no one can lay any other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus Christ.
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Christ: The One and Only Foundation
Commentators unanimously affirm that Jesus Christ is the exclusive and non-negotiable foundation for the church and for individual faith. Scholars explain that Paul leaves no room for any other savior, philosophy, or system of belief to be placed alongside Jesus. This foundation is not a generic idea but the person and work of Christ Himself, who is entirely sufficient for salvation.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For other foundation. It is implied, by the course of the argument here, that this was the foundation which had been laid at Corinth, and …
Other foundation (θεμελιον αλλον). The gender of the adjective is here masculine as is shown by αλλον. If neuter, it would be αλλο…
19th Century
Baptist
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 le…
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Paul views his skill as an expert builder (cf. Proverbs 8:30) as being possible only through God’s grace. He knew God’s plan for the bui…
16th Century
Protestant
For other foundation can no man lay. This statement consists of two parts: first, that Christ is the only foundation of the Churc…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For other foundation can no man lay Men may attempt to lay other foundations than Christ, and build upon them, but t…
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The apostle was a wise master-builder, but the grace of God made him so. Spiritual pride is abominable; it is using the greatest favors of God to f…
13th Century
Catholic
After describing the status of God’s ministers, the Apostle now discusses their reward. First, he discusses the reward of good ministers; second, t…
