KNOWING CHRIST AND HIM CRUCIFIED FIRST CORINTHIANS TWO In I Corinthians chapter two Paul explained the plain and simple nature of his preaching at Corinth. He did not appeal to them through the excellence of speech or of wisdom. He proclaimed to them the testimony of God. In very uncomplicated and... [ Continue Reading ]
_JESUS CHRIST, AND HIM CRUCIFIED 1 CORINTHIANS 2:1-5:_ When Paul preached the gospel at Corinth he did not use big words or try to sound wise. He spoke to them about salvation in everyday language that they could understand. A good preacher can take the message of salvation through Jesus and make it... [ Continue Reading ]
_WE SPEAK THE WISDOM OF GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 2:6-8:_ Paul acknowledged that he did use wisdom in speaking to the spiritually mature. However it was not "the wisdom of this world." The wisdom of the world will soon disappear and it will bring salvation to no one. Your life will be a waste if you allow s... [ Continue Reading ]
_THINGS FREELY GIVEN US OF GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 2:9-12:_ The benefits of the gospel are beyond what could ever be imagined in this life and in the life to come. Paul described gospel benefits saying, "But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, th... [ Continue Reading ]
_BUT WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST 1 CORINTHIANS 2:13-16:_ Paul wanted the Corinthians to know that the words that he spoke to them were Spirit inspired words. They were not words that he thought up by human wisdom. The only words that could be used by Paul and the other apostles, in delivering eternal... [ Continue Reading ]