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1 Corinthians 2:6–10, Part 3: Crucifying the Lord of Glory, They Fulfilled the Wisdom of God
The rulers of this age mistook Jesus, so they crucified him — and ushered him into new glories he shares with his saints.
7 hours ago
1 Corinthians 2:6–10, Part 2: Before Time, God Was Planning Our Glory
When this world fell into sin, God didn’t scramble for a backup plan. He had planned from all eternity to rescue a people through the work of his Son.
4 days, 7 hours ago
1 Corinthians 2:6–10, Part 1: Don’t Be Impressed with the Wisdom and Power of This Age
Why should we refuse to get sucked in by the empty promises of this world? Because this age is passing away; nothing it offers will eternally satisfy.
1 week ago
1 Corinthians 2:1–5, Part 3: What Is the Demonstration of the Spirit and Power?
How did Paul demonstrate the power of the Spirit in his ministry? By preaching in weakness, Paul showed a faith that boasts only in Christ crucified.
1 week, 4 days ago
1 Corinthians 2:1–5, Part 2: The Crucified Christ and the Trembling Apostle
Paul relates everything to Christ crucified, including his own ability to preach. How else could he promote faith that boasts in God’s power?
2 weeks ago
1 Corinthians 2:1–5, Part 1: How Do You Speak So That People Trust God and Not You?
Paul could have come to the Corinthian church with oratorical skill and philosophical wisdom, but he chose not to. Why?
2 weeks, 4 days ago
1 Corinthians 1:26–31, Part 2: Boasting in Man Ends — Boasting in Christ Is Forever
Our union with Christ grants us every blessing of the Christian life and voids any pride we could take in our own strength. How could we boast in any…
3 weeks ago
1 Corinthians 1:26–31, Part 1: Why Do Christians Come into Being from Nothing?
Did God choose us for our connections, influence, or intelligence? No, God saves in a way that abolishes all human boasting.
3 weeks, 4 days ago
1 Corinthians 1:18–25, Part 5: Links in the Chain from Cross to Corinth
Paul builds his case for unity in the Corinthian church by piling seven arguments on top of one another. How do those arguments fit together?
4 weeks ago
1 Corinthians 1:18–25, Part 4: Philosophy and Oratory Are Powerless to Pay for Sin
Eloquence and cleverness cannot deliver us from God’s wrath. Only the death of Christ on behalf of sinners can turn condemnation into justification.
1 month ago