Preaching the Crucified Christ Paul did not go to Corinth as an orator or philosopher. Instead, he preached Jesus as the Anointed, or Christ, who was crucified. The apostle admitted his appearance and speech did not impress others (2 Corinthians 10:10). This would not have mattered to Paul as he put... [ Continue Reading ]
The Spirit Reveals God's Wisdom Paul indicated he was ready to speak with wisdom from God if his listeners were ready to hear it. However, he would not speak with a worldly wisdom, which would have resulted in giving them nothing. Instead, he was prepared to speak with the wisdom which was from God.... [ Continue Reading ]
Only the Spirit Knows No one can know the inner secrets of a man without the spirit (inner man) of that man revealing them. In a similar manner, only the Spirit of God can reveal God's mysteries. That is why those with worldly wisdom did not know God. An inspired spokesman could not speak about God... [ Continue Reading ]