abounding in the work of the lord 1 corinthians 15:58

Abounding In The Work Abounding In The Work Of The LordOf The Lord

1 Corinthians 15:581 Corinthians 15:58

The Universality Of The WorkThe Universality Of The Work ““My beloved brethren”My beloved brethren”

– Not elders only. 1 Peter 5:3Not elders only. 1 Peter 5:3– Not deacons only. cf. Acts 6:1-3Not deacons only. cf. Acts 6:1-3– Not preachers only. 2 Timothy 2:15; 4:5Not preachers only. 2 Timothy 2:15; 4:5

The Universality Of The WorkThe Universality Of The Work Every Christian must be a worker. Every Christian must be a worker.

– Parable of the talents. Matthew 25:14ffParable of the talents. Matthew 25:14ff– Church as a body. Romans 12:4ff; 1 Church as a body. Romans 12:4ff; 1

Corinthians 12:12ffCorinthians 12:12ff

– Differences, but no exceptions. cf. Acts Differences, but no exceptions. cf. Acts 8:48:4

The Basic Requirement For The The Basic Requirement For The WorkWork

Conviction. cf. Daniel 3; Philippians Conviction. cf. Daniel 3; Philippians 1:27; 1 Peter 3:15; Philippians 3:13-1:27; 1 Peter 3:15; Philippians 3:13-1414

Zeal. Titus 2:14; 3:1; Acts 9:20-29; Zeal. Titus 2:14; 3:1; Acts 9:20-29; Acts 16:10; Acts 21:10-13Acts 16:10; Acts 21:10-13

The Constancy Of The WorkThe Constancy Of The Work Always:Always:

– Let your speech be with grace. Let your speech be with grace. Colossians 4:6Colossians 4:6

– Rejoice in the Lord. Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord. Philippians 4:4– Obey. Philippians 2:12Obey. Philippians 2:12– Be ready to give answer. 1 Peter 3:15Be ready to give answer. 1 Peter 3:15

– Be urgent “in season and out of Be urgent “in season and out of season.” 2 Timothy 4:2season.” 2 Timothy 4:2

The Fervor Of The WorkThe Fervor Of The Work

The Greek word The Greek word “abounding” “abounding” is an is an interesting study. interesting study.

1. It is the word 1. It is the word “perisseuo”; “perisseuo”; “to be over and “to be over and above; to excel.”above; to excel.”

2. It is used of excelling others. cf. Matthew 2. It is used of excelling others. cf. Matthew 5:205:20

3. It is used of exceeding the minimum. cf. 3. It is used of exceeding the minimum. cf. Luke 15:17, “and to spare.”Luke 15:17, “and to spare.”

4. It is used of exceeding what was done in 4. It is used of exceeding what was done in the past. Mark 15:14the past. Mark 15:14

The Fervor Of The WorkThe Fervor Of The Work Our service must be abounding service.Our service must be abounding service.1. Abounding service is willing service.1. Abounding service is willing service.

cf. Matthew 20:1-16 (11cf. Matthew 20:1-16 (11thth hour man) hour man)2. Abounding service is fervent service.2. Abounding service is fervent service.

Romans 12:11 (heated to boiling)Romans 12:11 (heated to boiling)3. Abounding service is from the heart.3. Abounding service is from the heart.

Ephesians 6:6Ephesians 6:64. Abounding service is first place 4. Abounding service is first place

service. Matthew 6:33service. Matthew 6:33

Motives For The WorkMotives For The Work

The final resurrection. “Wherefore” connects The final resurrection. “Wherefore” connects with the preceding verses. with the preceding verses.

a. Proof of the resurrection: The resurrection a. Proof of the resurrection: The resurrection of Christ. Verses 12-19of Christ. Verses 12-19

b. Consequences if no resurrection: all is in b. Consequences if no resurrection: all is in vain. Verses 14-19vain. Verses 14-19

c. Nature of the resurrected body: c. Nature of the resurrected body: Incorruptible, glorious, etc. Verses 35-49Incorruptible, glorious, etc. Verses 35-49

d. In view of the fact that there will be a life d. In view of the fact that there will be a life beyond this work! The future life is reason beyond this work! The future life is reason for all to abound in the work of the Lord.for all to abound in the work of the Lord.

Motives For The WorkMotives For The Work

The final judgment. “Forasmuch” The final judgment. “Forasmuch” introduces the day of reckoning.introduces the day of reckoning.

1. The judgment day will be a day of 1. The judgment day will be a day of accounting.accounting.2 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 20:122 Corinthians 5:10; Revelation 20:12

2. The judgment day will be a day of 2. The judgment day will be a day of reward.reward.Galatians 6:9; 2 Timothy 4:6-8Galatians 6:9; 2 Timothy 4:6-8

3. Our labor is not vain in the Lord.3. Our labor is not vain in the Lord.

The Nature Of The WorkThe Nature Of The Work Includes evangelism. cf. Matthew Includes evangelism. cf. Matthew

9:35-389:35-38

God’s People Have Responsibility ToTeach The Gospel To The Lost

Great CommissionMatthew 28:18-20

18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.


Great CommissionMark 16:15-16

15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation.

16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieveth shall be damned.


Church is Pillar & Ground of Truth

1 Timothy 3:15

15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.


Early Disciples Spread the Word

Acts 5:28

28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us


Early Disciples Spread the Word

Acts 8:4

4 They therefore that were scattered abroad went about preaching the word.

Acts 11:19-20

19 They therefore that were scattered abroad upon the tribulation that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the word to none save only the Jews.20 But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Greeks also, preaching the Lord Jesus.

God’s People Have Responsibility To

Teach The Gospel To The Lost


• Great Commission• Church is Pillar & Ground of Truth• Early Disciples Spread the Word

We Ought To Be Working ToConvert The World!

Includes personal edification. 2 Peter Includes personal edification. 2 Peter 1:5-111:5-11


EdificationEdificationFor the church to grow, we For the church to grow, we

must build up self!!!must build up self!!!

We grow or we die!!!We grow or we die!!!

Some Things In Which We Should Some Things In Which We Should Grow Grow

Grace and Knowledge. 2 Peter 3:18; Grace and Knowledge. 2 Peter 3:18; 1:2; 2:201:2; 2:20

Christlikeness. Ephesians 4:15; Christlikeness. Ephesians 4:15; Philippians 2:5; 1 Peter 2:21Philippians 2:5; 1 Peter 2:21

Judgment. Philippians 1:9; Hebrews Judgment. Philippians 1:9; Hebrews 5:13-14; Philippians 1:105:13-14; Philippians 1:10

Character. Romans 1:18-32; Galatians Character. Romans 1:18-32; Galatians 5:19-21; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; 1 5:19-21; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12Thessalonians 4:11-12


Spiritual Sacrifices. 1 Peter 2:5Spiritual Sacrifices. 1 Peter 2:5Faith & Love. 2 Thessalonians Faith & Love. 2 Thessalonians

1:3; John 13:35; 1 John 4:20ff1:3; John 13:35; 1 John 4:20ffAbility to serve. Romans 12:1-2; Ability to serve. Romans 12:1-2;

6:13; 2 Timothy 2:216:13; 2 Timothy 2:21


Includes protecting our influence. Includes protecting our influence. Matthew 5:13-16; 1 Timothy 4:12Matthew 5:13-16; 1 Timothy 4:12– In word. Matthew 12:34-35; Ephesians In word. Matthew 12:34-35; Ephesians

4:294:29– Manner of life. Philippians 1:27Manner of life. Philippians 1:27– In love. John 13:34-35In love. John 13:34-35– In faith. James 2:18In faith. James 2:18– In purity. cf. Revelation 1:5In purity. cf. Revelation 1:5

abounding in the work of the lord 1 corinthians 15:58

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