I Corinthians 6:19
Introduction: Spiritual Temple—Living Stones
1. First, let us examine the foundation of the living temple (I Cor. 9:11)
2. Those who hear and obey are building thereon (Matt. 7:24-29)
3. Every believer is a living stone (I Peter 2:1-7)
4. Christ is the master builder (Zech. 6:12, 13, 15)
5. Jesus examines the material He is using (I Cor. 3:16, 17)
6. Those who refuse to serve, perish (Isa. 60:9-12, 14)
I. Christ will finish the building quickly
1. He will cut the work short (Rom. 9:28)
2. "In such an hour as ye think not" (Matt. 24:44)
4. Every stone is digged from pit of sin (Isa. 51:1)
5. Every stone must be hewn and polished (Ps. 144:12, 15)
6. Every single stone must be fitted (I Peter 1:7)
7. Made up of innumerable number living stones (Rev. 7:9)
8. Although innumerable all as one in Him (John 17:21)
9. No divisions all speak same thing (I Cor. 1:10)
II. God works through human agencies
1. Bible example of organization and leadership (Ex. 18:25, 26)
2. Outstanding characteristic of Moses-meekness (Num. 12:5)
3. God commands all to be humble (I Peter 5:5-8)
4. Paul labored publicly from house to house (Acts 20:20)
5. God sent Jesus into world; Jesus sends us (John 17:18)
6. Jesus' prayer "That they all may be one" (John 17:20, 21)
Conclusion—Appeal
1. God's last effort to gather material (Rev. 14:6-12)
2. Called to be a holy people a chosen generation (I Peter 2:9)
3. Purified by obedience to truth (I Peter 1:22-25)
4. Whosoever will, may come (Rev. 22:17)
