1co 01v17 Lest The Cross of Christ Should Be
Made of None Effect
"LEST THE CROSS OF CHRIST SHOULD BE MADE OF NONE EFFECT"
I Corinthians 1:17
Whenever believers come to
consider any doctrine, we should always ask three questions: (1) Is this
doctrine plainly stated in the Word of God? (2) Does this doctrine glorify God?
(3) Will this doctrine give man room and cause to boast before God? You can be
sure of this: ANY DOCTRINE TAUGHT IN THE WORD OF GOD WILL BOTH GLORIFY GOD
AND REMOVE ALL GROUND OF BOASTING FROM MAN. God has determined "That
no flesh should glory in his presence...That according as it is written, He
that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord" (I Cor.
On that basis alone, the theory of universal
redemption, the doctrine which says Christ died for and made an atonement for
the sins of all men, as much so for those who perish under the wrath of God as
for those who are saved, must be rejected as heresy. This doctrine makes the
cross of Christ of non-effect and declares that the determining factor in man's
salvation is not the work of Christ but rather the free-will of man! Such a
doctrine as this must be exposed and denounced for what it is, the most hideous
doctrine that has ever been perpetrated in the world. It is more harmful to the
souls of men than any other. It treads under foot the Son of God, counts the
blood of the covenant a useless thing, and does despite to the Spirit of grace.
I know that I am using strong language, but where the
souls of men and the glory of God are at stake there is no room for pretty
words and accommodating speech. EITHER THE LORD JESUS CHRIST EFFECTUALLY
ACCOMPLISHED THE REDEMPTION OF THOSE PEOPLE FOR WHOM HE DIED, OR HE FAILED IN
HIS WORK! If a building contractor makes s bid and agrees to build a specifically
designed building within a certain amount of time for a specified price, but
only gets the building 90% complete, he is a failure. The part that he did may
look beautiful, but if someone else has to finish the job, the original
contractor is a failure. He must hang his head in shameful reproach and forfeit
all honor and reward, My friend, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IS NO FAILURE!
"He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied"
(Isa. 53:11).