1 Coríntios 15
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1 Coríntios 15
Calvin says, we are born before we are regenerated, we live before we rise. (1 Corinthians 15 Commentary) Warren
1 Coríntios 15:58
Calvin - Having satisfied himself that he had sufficiently proved the doctrine of the resurrection, he now closes his discussion with an exhortation; and this has much more force, than if he had made use of a simple conclusion with an affirmation… he says that their labor is not in vain, for this reason, that there is a reward laid up for them with God. This is that exclusive hope which, in the first instance, encourages believers, and afterwards sustains them, so that they do not stop short in the race (cp Heb 12:1-note). Hence he exhorts them to remain steadfast, because they rest on a firm foundation, as they know that a better life is prepared for them in heaven. (1 Corinthians 15:51-58) A W
1 Coríntios 15:58
Calvin adds that "the hope of a resurrection makes us not be weary in well doing." Work (2041) (ergon) describes activity in which one exerts strength or faculties to do or perform something. Believers must remain vigilant lest they fall into the trap of thinking that although they are saved by grace alone through faith alone, they can now merit favor with God by performing works (or conversely to think I do not deserve His grace when I sin!). Good works that are "God works", works acceptable to God, are those which are initiated by and empowered by His grace and Spirit (cf Jn 6:28, 29). These good works are always the result of salvation and not the means of salvation. Good works are the evidence of a genuine, living faith (as James emphasizes). Vine comments that "work refers to what is done, and may be easy and pleasant; labor refers to the doing of it, the pains taken, the strength spent. Where love is the motive, labor is light (cp. 1Th 1:3+). (Collected writings of W. E. Vine. Nashville: Thomas Nelson)