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When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with what?
Eloquence or wisdom
I proclaimed to you the testimony about whom?
God
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?
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I came to you in what?
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I came to you in weakness and fear, and with what?
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My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of what?
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What were not with persuasive words of wisdom?
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What were with a demonstration of the Spirit's power?
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Why were my message and my preaching not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power?
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Your faith would not rest on men's wisdom, but on whose power?
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What would not rest on men's wisdom?
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What would rest on God's power?
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Among the mature, however, we speak a message of what?
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We speak a message of wisdom where?
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We speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of what?
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Who are coming to nothing?
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No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of whom?
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He destined what for our glory before time began?
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None of the rulers of what understood it?
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None of the rulers of this age understood what?
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What if they had understood it?
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Who would not have crucified the Lord of glory if they had understood it?
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What has no eye seen?
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What has no ear heard?
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What has no heart imagined?
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Who has revealed it to us by the Spirit?
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The Spirit searches what?
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Who searches all things?
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Who searches even the deep things of God?
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Who among men knows the thoughts of man?
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No one knows the thoughts of God except whom?
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Who knows the thoughts of God?
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Why have we not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God?
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We have not received the spirit of what?
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What may we understand?
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And this is what we speak, not in words taught us how?
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Words taught by the Spirit (are) expressing spiritual truths in what?
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Why does the natural man not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God?
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Who does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God?
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What are spiritually discerned?
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The natural man does not accept what?
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The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to what?
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Who judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone's judgment?
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Who is not subject to anyone's judgment?
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But we have the mind of whom?
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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.
