that, as it is written, "he who glories, let him glory in the Lord." Truth to Learn The focus of our life needs to be on God, not the things of man. Behind the Words The words “it is written” are translated from the Greek verb graphō , which literally...
1 Corinthians 1:30 – All From God
But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption— Truth to Learn Our salvation is all from God. Behind the Words The word translated “of” is ek, which means “out of” or “from.” It is an indication of the...
1 Corinthians 1:29 – God Deserves the Glory
that no flesh should glory in His presence. Truth to Learn God deserves the praise for who we are and what we have. Behind the Words “That” is translated from the Greek word hopōs, which is an adverb of manner. The basic meaning of this word is, “in what manner,...
1 Corinthians 1:28 – The Non-People
and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, Truth to Learn God chose the lowly, non-people to be His. Behind the Words “Base things” is the translation of...
1 Corinthians 1:27 – God’s “Foolish” Choice
But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; Truth to Learn God purposely choose weak and foolish sinners to be His. Behind the...
1 Corinthians 1:26 – Calling the Lowly
For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. Truth to Learn God calls lowly sinners to His kingdom and to His family. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “you see” is blepō, which means “to...
1 Corinthians 1:25 – Wise Counsel
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. Truth to Learn The wisdom of God often seems like foolishness to us. Behind the Words We have looked at the Greek word for foolishness (mōros) several times now. It is expressed...
1 Corinthians 1:24 – Wisdom and Power
but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Truth to Learn Preach the “foolish message” and watch God’s power at work. Behind the Words The word “called” is translated from the plural form of klētos, a noun which...
1 Corinthians 1:23 – A Foolish Trap
but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, Truth to Learn The world does not understand the simple gospel message. Behind the Words “Preach” is translated from the verb kērussō, which means “to proclaim, to herald, or to preach.” It is expressed...
1 Corinthians 1:22 – Signs and Wisdom
For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; Truth to Learn God is not found in miraculous signs or worldly wisdom. Behind the Words The word translated “since” is epeidē, which is made up of epei, meaning “as” or “because” and dē, a particle of affirmation or emphasis...