However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. Truth to Learn Mature Christians understand the true wisdom of God’s Word. Behind the Words “We speak” is translated from the Greek...
1 Corinthians 2:5 – Wisdom vs. Power
that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. Truth to Learn Man’s message may be wise, but God’s message is powerful. Behind the Words The word translated “faith” is pistis. This is the noun form of the verb peithō, which means...
1 Corinthians 2:4 – Persuasion vs. Power
And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, Truth to Learn Man’s preaching may be persuasive, but God’s message is powerful. Behind the Words “Speech” is translated from logos, which refers to “a word as...
1 Corinthians 2:2 – And Him Crucified
For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Truth to Learn Christ’s crucifixion is the central theme of Christianity. Behind the Words “Determined” is translated from the Greek verb krinō, which literally means “to discriminate between good and evil,” that is “to judge,...
1 Corinthians 2:1 – Not Eloquent Preaching
And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. Truth to Learn Paul did not depend on eloquence to get his message across. Behind the Words The words “when I came” are from the...