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When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with what?
When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with what?
Eloquence or wisdom
I proclaimed to you the testimony about whom?
I proclaimed to you the testimony about whom?
God
When did I not come with eloquence or wisdom?
When did I not come with eloquence or wisdom?
When I came to you, brothers
For I decided to know nothing while I was with you except whom?
For I decided to know nothing while I was with you except whom?
I came to you in what?
I came to you in what?
I came to you in weakness and fear, and with what?
I came to you in weakness and fear, and with what?
My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of what?
My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of what?
What were not with persuasive words of wisdom?
What were not with persuasive words of wisdom?
What were with a demonstration of the Spirit's power?
What were with a demonstration of the Spirit's power?
Why were my message and my preaching not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power?
Why were my message and my preaching not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power?
Your faith would not rest on men's wisdom, but on whose power?
Your faith would not rest on men's wisdom, but on whose power?
What would not rest on men's wisdom?
What would not rest on men's wisdom?
What would rest on God's power?
What would rest on God's power?
Among the mature, however, we speak a message of what?
Among the mature, however, we speak a message of what?
We speak a message of wisdom where?
We speak a message of wisdom where?
We speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of what?
We speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of what?
Who are coming to nothing?
Who are coming to nothing?
No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of whom?
No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of whom?
He destined what for our glory before time began?
He destined what for our glory before time began?
None of the rulers of what understood it?
None of the rulers of what understood it?
None of the rulers of this age understood what?
None of the rulers of this age understood what?
What if they had understood it?
What if they had understood it?
Who would not have crucified the Lord of glory if they had understood it?
Who would not have crucified the Lord of glory if they had understood it?
What has no eye seen?
What has no eye seen?
What has no ear heard?
What has no ear heard?
What has no heart imagined?
What has no heart imagined?
Who has revealed it to us by the Spirit?
Who has revealed it to us by the Spirit?
The Spirit searches what?
The Spirit searches what?
Who searches all things?
Who searches all things?
Who searches even the deep things of God?
Who searches even the deep things of God?
Who among men knows the thoughts of man?
Who among men knows the thoughts of man?
No one knows the thoughts of God except whom?
No one knows the thoughts of God except whom?
Who knows the thoughts of God?
Who knows the thoughts of God?
Why have we not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God?
Why have we not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God?
We have not received the spirit of what?
We have not received the spirit of what?
What may we understand?
What may we understand?
And this is what we speak, not in words taught us how?
And this is what we speak, not in words taught us how?
Words taught by the Spirit (are) expressing spiritual truths in what?
Words taught by the Spirit (are) expressing spiritual truths in what?
Why does the natural man not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God?
Why does the natural man not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God?
Who does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God?
Who does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God?
What are spiritually discerned?
What are spiritually discerned?
The natural man does not accept what?
The natural man does not accept what?
The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to what?
The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to what?
Who judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone's judgment?
Who judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone's judgment?
Who is not subject to anyone's judgment?
Who is not subject to anyone's judgment?
But we have the mind of whom?
But we have the mind of whom?
Flashcards
Paul's Preaching in Corinth
Paul's Preaching in Corinth
Paul's approach to preaching in Corinth focused on demonstrating God's power rather than eloquent speeches.
Importance of God's Power in Faith
Importance of God's Power in Faith
Paul emphasized the importance of understanding God's power, not relying on human wisdom, for faith to be genuine.
Different Approaches for Different Groups
Different Approaches for Different Groups
Paul used different approaches for mature believers and those still growing in faith.
Wisdom of This Age
Wisdom of This Age
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God's Mysterious Wisdom
God's Mysterious Wisdom
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Rulers' Ignorance of God's Wisdom
Rulers' Ignorance of God's Wisdom
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God's Unfathomable Blessings
God's Unfathomable Blessings
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Revealing God's Wisdom Through the Spirit
Revealing God's Wisdom Through the Spirit
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The Spirit's Search
The Spirit's Search
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Spirit's Understanding of God's Thoughts
Spirit's Understanding of God's Thoughts
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Receiving God's Spirit
Receiving God's Spirit
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Paul's Teaching Source
Paul's Teaching Source
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Spiritual Truths Expressed Spiritually
Spiritual Truths Expressed Spiritually
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The Natural Man's Limited Understanding
The Natural Man's Limited Understanding
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The Spiritual Man's Discernment
The Spiritual Man's Discernment
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Paul's Mind of Christ
Paul's Mind of Christ
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Study Notes
Key Themes in 1 Corinthians Chapter 2
- Apostle Paul's approach was not through eloquence or human wisdom when addressing the community.
- Proclamation centered around God’s testimony, particularly concerning Jesus Christ and His crucifixion.
Paul’s Personal Experience
- Came to the Corinthians in a state of weakness, fear, and trembling, reflecting humility and reliance on God.
- Emphasized the demonstration of the Spirit's power over persuasive human wisdom to encourage genuine faith.
Nature of Faith
- Faith should rest on God's power rather than human wisdom, highlighting the importance of divine assurance over intellectual arguments.
- Among the mature, a distinct message of wisdom is delivered, not grounded in the current age's understanding.
Divine Wisdom vs. Worldly Wisdom
- Rulers of this age lack the understanding of God’s hidden wisdom, which was destined for glory.
- If they had comprehended this wisdom, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
Revelations from God
- God's preparations for those who love Him are beyond human comprehension – unseen, unheard, and unimagined by the heart.
- The Spirit reveals deep truths of God, emphasizing the need for spiritual insight to grasp the mysteries.
The Role of the Spirit
- The Spirit searches all things, helping believers understand gifts freely given by God, distinguishing between worldly and divine knowledge.
- Natural man struggles to accept spiritual truths, viewing them as foolishness due to a lack of spiritual discernment.
Spiritual Awareness
- The spiritual man possesses the ability to judge all things but remains outside the sphere of judgment from others, representing spiritual freedom.
- Believers are endowed with the mind of Christ, equipping them to understand and interpret spiritual truths effectively.
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Test your knowledge with flashcards based on Chapter 2 of 1 Corinthians. This quiz focuses on the Apostle Paul's teachings and his emphasis on humility in proclaiming the gospel. Explore key messages and definitions to deepen your understanding of this biblical passage.
