Cristo: El Único Fundamento
Un sermón 1 Corintios 3:11
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Descripción del Sermón
¿Por qué está dividido el corazón al seguir las palabras, pensamientos y filosofía de otros? En este sermón sobre 1 Corintios 3:11 titulado "Cristo: El Único Fundamento," el Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones enseña que todos deben tener un fundamento para todo lo que hacen, dicen y piensan. Los problemas en esta vida son el resultado de la falta de un fundamento sólido. El deseo ha reemplazado al principio, la verdad y la moralidad. Muchos se llaman cristianos mientras niegan la existencia misma de Dios. Todo está en un estado de cambio e incertidumbre. ¿Se supone que los cristianos deben "esperar lo mejor y prepararse para lo peor"? El mensaje de la Biblia está enfáticamente preocupado por esto. Por sí mismo, nadie puede construir el fundamento sólido necesario. Nadie sabe cómo vivir ni cómo morir. ¿Qué es una persona? ¿Quién es Dios? ¿Qué es la vida? Aprende las definiciones de cada uno de estos y cómo manejar las tensiones y presiones de este mundo. La muerte no es el fin; todos tendremos que dar cuentas ante Dios. Mira al que es verdaderamente hombre y verdaderamente Dios. Nadie en su máxima grandeza es suficiente. El pecado supremo es la impiedad. El fin principal del hombre es conocer a Dios y glorificarlo para siempre.
Desglose del Sermón
- El apóstol Pablo se dirige a la iglesia en Corinto. Está preocupado por las divisiones y las contiendas en la iglesia.
- Pablo dice que los creyentes corintios están actuando como "niños en Cristo" y no son espiritualmente maduros. Todavía son "carnales" o mundanos en su pensamiento y conducta.
- Los cristianos corintios se están dividiendo y jactándose de seguir a ciertos líderes como Pablo, Apolos o Cefas. Pero Pablo dice que todos ellos son solo "ministros" o siervos de Dios.
- Pablo dice que él plantó la semilla del evangelio en Corinto, Apolos la regó, pero Dios la hizo crecer. Así que ni el que planta ni el que riega es algo, solo Dios da el crecimiento.
- Pablo dice que no puede haber otro fundamento para la vida cristiana que Jesucristo. Él es el único fundamento seguro, todo lo demás fallará.
- Pablo dice que si alguien edifica sobre el fundamento de Cristo con oro, plata y piedras preciosas (obras de valor duradero) recibirá recompensa. Si edifican con madera, heno y hojarasca (obras superficiales) su obra será quemada, aunque ellos mismos serán salvos.
- Pablo recuerda a los corintios que son templo de Dios, morada del Espíritu Santo. Si alguno destruye el templo de Dios, Dios lo destruirá.
- Pablo dice a los corintios que no se engañen pensando que son sabios según los estándares mundanos. La sabiduría de este mundo es locura para Dios.
- Pablo dice que todas las cosas pertenecen a los corintios como creyentes - sea Pablo, Apolos, Cefas, el mundo, la vida, la muerte, lo presente o lo por venir. Ellos son de Cristo y Cristo es de Dios.
Sermon Q&A
Questions and Answers from Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones' Sermon
What does Dr. Lloyd-Jones identify as the "great trouble in the world tonight"?
According to Dr. Lloyd-Jones, the great trouble in the world is "the fact that men and women have got no foundation for their lives." He explains that this lack of foundation is the root cause of all other problems in society, including industrial issues, moral breakdown, and division. He states, "There is one cause, common cause for them all, and that is that men and women have got no foundation for their lives."
What does Paul mean by "other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ"?
Dr. Lloyd-Jones explains that Paul means Jesus Christ is the only adequate foundation for human life. No human effort, philosophy, education, or system can provide a solid foundation. Only Jesus Christ can serve as the unshakable foundation upon which we can build our lives. The apostle is emphasizing that this foundation has already been established by God Himself, and no other foundation is possible or necessary for humanity.
How does Dr. Lloyd-Jones describe modern society's approach to solving problems?
Dr. Lloyd-Jones describes modern society as using an "instant politics" approach where leaders "wait for problems to arise" and then "plaster over and paint every crack as it appears." He compares this to a story about a house with cracking walls due to a poor foundation. Instead of addressing root causes, society's leaders disagree about whether problems are "purely economic," "purely political," "purely social," or "purely educational," while merely treating symptoms rather than addressing the fundamental lack of foundation in people's lives.
What evidence does Dr. Lloyd-Jones provide that civilization has failed?
Dr. Lloyd-Jones points to several pieces of evidence that civilization has failed despite advances in education, technology, and social programs: 1. Two world wars in the 20th century, "the most terrifying wars that civilization has ever known" 2. Widespread violence, theft, immorality, and drug addiction 3. People's dependence on pills and medications to cope with life 4. The inability to answer fundamental questions about human existence 5. The continued fear and uncertainty around death 6. The breakdown of moral standards and the rise of "permissiveness"
According to the sermon, what are the fundamental questions that humans need answered?
Dr. Lloyd-Jones identifies several fundamental questions that need answers for a proper foundation: 1. "What is man?" - Understanding human identity and nature 2. "God" - Understanding who God is and our relationship to Him 3. "What's the meaning of life?" - Understanding our purpose 4. How to deal with "stresses and strains" of life - Disappointments, loss, suffering 5. How to face death 6. How to prepare for judgment - "the day" when we will give account to God
How does Dr. Lloyd-Jones use the concept of "reinforced concrete" as a metaphor?
Dr. Lloyd-Jones uses "reinforced concrete" as a metaphor to explain why Jesus Christ alone is sufficient as our foundation. He explains that just as ordinary concrete is not strong enough for massive buildings (requiring metal reinforcement), human nature alone is not strong enough to withstand the challenges of life and the temptations of Satan. In the incarnation, Jesus combined humanity with deity - "humanity is reinforced" - making Him uniquely qualified to be our foundation. This divine-human combination provides the strength needed "to bear the great weight of the building of life."
Why does Dr. Lloyd-Jones argue that a "new gospel" for modern times is unnecessary?
Dr. Lloyd-Jones argues that a new gospel is unnecessary because: 1. The foundation has already been laid by God Himself 2. Human problems remain fundamentally the same across centuries 3. No human can lay a better foundation than what God has provided 4. Christ's gospel addresses eternal human needs that don't change with time 5. The same message was preached by Richard Baxter "over 300 years ago" and remains "the everlasting gospel" 6. Jesus Christ is "adequate for 1977" and all times because He alone meets our deepest needs
How does Dr. Lloyd-Jones prove that Jesus Christ is the only adequate foundation?
Dr. Lloyd-Jones proves Christ is the only adequate foundation by explaining: 1. Even perfect humanity (Adam) failed when tempted by Satan 2. If God had created another perfect man, he would have failed too 3. Only in Jesus do we find humanity "reinforced" by deity 4. Only Jesus answers our questions about who God is and who we are 5. Only Jesus provides forgiveness of sins 6. Only Jesus conquered death and can help us face it 7. Only Jesus provides comfort in suffering and protection from temptation 8. Only Jesus can present us spotless before God in judgment
What hymn does Dr. Lloyd-Jones quote at the end of his sermon, and why is it significant?
Dr. Lloyd-Jones quotes "On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand" (also known as "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less") at the end of his sermon. This hymn is significant because it perfectly encapsulates his entire message about Christ being the only reliable foundation for life. The hymn's refrain "On Christ, the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand" directly parallels his sermon's main point that any foundation other than Jesus Christ is inadequate. He uses the hymn to call his listeners to examine whether they are truly standing on this foundation.
What does Dr. Lloyd-Jones identify as "the ultimate sin"?
Dr. Lloyd-Jones identifies "the ultimate sin" as "godlessness" - not living life in correspondence with God. He states: "The chief end of man is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever. And if you're not living to the glory of God, you're the greatest sinner possible." He emphasizes that while people often think of "drunkenness and vice and immorality" as the worst sins, the fundamental sin is failing to live for God's glory and not knowing Him.
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Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
El Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981) fue un ministro evangélico galés que predicó y enseñó en la tradición Reformada. Su ministerio principal fue en Westminster Chapel, en el centro de Londres, desde 1939-1968, donde impartió exposiciones de varios años sobre libros de la Biblia como Romanos, Efesios y el Evangelio de Juan. Además de la colección del Fideicomiso MLJ de 1,600 de estos sermones en formato de audio, la mayoría de estas grandes series de sermones están disponibles en forma de libro (incluyendo una colección de 14 volúmenes de los sermones de Romanos), así como otras series como "Depresión Espiritual", "Estudios sobre el Sermón del Monte" y "Grandes Doctrinas Bíblicas". Es considerado por muchos líderes evangélicos de hoy como una autoridad en la verdad bíblica y la suficiencia de las Escrituras.