Les Feldick Bible Study

What is Christ made unto us according to 1 Corinthians 1:30?

According to 1 Corinthians 1:30, Christ Jesus, who is of God, is made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. Paul writes these are given to believers. The world considers such assurance foolishness and rejects sanctification and holiness, but God provides these in Christ.

Les explains that in 1 Corinthians 1:30, Paul declares that being in Christ Jesus is of God, and Christ is made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. Les asks what else any man or woman could hope for. He contrasts this with the world's view: the world thinks the assurance of redemption is foolishness and wants no part of sanctification and holiness. Les illustrates with a dear lady who invited neighbors to a Bible study and was told they were not into that stuff, which he calls typical. He then moves to verse 31, which points back to what is written in the Old Testament.

1 Corinthians 1:30

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: