The Master Builder

Master Builder – 1 Cor 3:10-12

Vs 10 – Paul reveals that it is by grace that He has been his responsibility.  Paul at one time was a persecutor of the church.  Now he is a master builder who lays a foundation of faith in Corinth.  After he leaves another will comes and builds upon his foundation.  Each one has the responsibility of how they build upon the foundation.  

Vs 11-  Paul then reveals the true foundation upon which all workers build.  It is the Lord Jesus Christ.  Jesus Christ and Him crucified.  Jesus Christ who was killed, buried and rose again from the dead.  Jesus Christ who allow His body to be broken and His blood to be shed.  He is the only foundation that can be laid.

Vs 12 – Paul contrasts the material in which a builder can build.  It can be gold, silver and costly stones or wood, hay and stubble.  Material and skill is what is contrasted here.  Whether we build for His glory or ours build on a good foundation and when the time comes your material will be shown for what it is.