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1 Corinthians 2 Summary
Paul's Preaching and God's Wisdom
Paul describes his approach to preaching among the Corinthians: not with eloquent wisdom or impressive speech, but focused entirely on Jesus Christ crucified. His preaching came in weakness, fear, and trembling, relying on the Spirit's power rather than human persuasion. Paul explains that there is a hidden wisdom of God ordained before the world for the glory of believers, which none of the worldly powers understood—had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. This wisdom is revealed by God's Spirit to those who love Him.
Key themes
Key verses
1 Corinthians 2:1
“And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.”
1 Corinthians 2:2
“For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.”
1 Corinthians 2:10
“But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.”
1 Corinthians 2:16
“For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.”
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