1 Corinthians 1:30

“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, etc.] These words, as they direct to the proper object of glorying, Christ, so they show the high honour the called ones are brought to in and through Christ, and are opposed to their outward meanness, folly, weakness, poverty, and contempt. They are first of God the Father, of his own rich free grace and goodness, without any regard to any motive, merit, or desert of theirs, put into Christ by electing grace, in whom they are preserved and blessed; and which is their original secret being in him; and is made manifest by regenerating grace, by their being made new creatures; which also is not owing to their blood, or to the will of the flesh, or to the will…”

“But . . . ye--in contrast to them that "glory" in worldly wisdom and greatness. of him are--not of yourselves (Eph 2:8), but of Him (Rom 11:36). From Him ye are (that is, have spiritual life, who once were spiritually among the "things which are not." Co1 1:28). in Christ--by living union with Him. Not "in the flesh" (Co1 1:26, Co1 1:29). of God--from God; emanating from Him and sent by Him. is made unto us--has been made to us, to our eternal gain. wisdom--unattainable by the worldly mode of seeking it (Co1 1:19-20; contrast Col 2:3; Pro. 8:1-36; Isa 9:6). By it we become "wise unto salvation," owing to His wisdom in originating and executing the plan, whereas once we were "fools."…”

“But of him - That is, by his agency and power. It is not by philosophy; not from ourselves; but by his mercy. The apostle keeps it prominently in view, that it was not of their philosophy, wealth, or rank that they had been raised to these privileges, but of God as the author. Are ye - Ye are what you are by the mercy of God. 1 Corinthians 15:10. You owe your hopes to him. The emphasis in this verse is to he placed on this expression, “are ye.” You are Christians, not by the agency of man, but by the agency of God. (See the supplementary note at Romans 8:10.) In Christ Jesus - See the note at 1 Corinthians 1:4. By the medium, or through the work of Christ, this mercy has been conferred on…”

“Of him - Out of his free grace and mercy. Are ye Engrafted into Christ Jesus, who is made unto us that believe wisdom, who were before utterly foolish and ignorant. Righteousness - The sole ground of our justification, who were before under the wrath and curse of God. Sanctification - A principle of universal holiness, whereas before we were altogether dead in sin. And redemption - That is, complete deliverance from all evil, and eternal bliss both of soul and body. 1 Corinthians 1:31”

“1:30 When people are united . . . with Christ Jesus, God makes them righteous, holy, and free (see 6:11; Rom 3:21-26; 5:17-21). This work of Christ is an expression of God’s wisdom.”

“in: Co1 12:18, Co1 12:27; Isa 45:17; Joh 15:1-6, Joh 17:21-23; Rom 8:1, Rom 12:5, Rom 16:7, Rom 16:11; Co2 5:17, Co2 12:2; Eph 1:3, Eph 1:4, Eph 1:10, Eph 2:10 of God: Rom 11:36; Co2 5:18-21 wisdom: Co1 1:24, Co1 12:8; Pro 1:20, Pro 2:6, Pro 8:5; Dan 2:20; Luk 21:15; Joh 1:18, Joh 8:12, Joh 14:6; Joh 17:8, Joh 17:26; Co2 4:6; Eph 1:17, Eph 1:18, Eph 3:9, Eph 3:10; Col 2:2, Col 2:3, Col 3:16; Ti2 3:15-17; Jam 1:5 righteousness: Psa 71:15, Psa 71:16; Isa 45:24, Isa 45:25, Isa 54:17; Jer 23:5, Jer 23:6, Jer 33:16; Dan 9:24; Rom 1:17, Rom 3:21-24, Rom 4:6, Rom 4:25, Rom 5:19, Rom 5:21; Co2 5:21; Phi 3:9; Pe2 1:1 sanctification: Co1 1:2, Co1 6:11; Mat 1:21; Joh 17:17-19; Act 26:18; Rom 8:9; Gal…”