WE HAVE RECEIVED THE SPIRIT WHICH IS OF GOD

1Co 2:12-13  “Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with … Continue reading WE HAVE RECEIVED THE SPIRIT WHICH IS OF GOD

THE SPIRIT SEARCHES THE DEEP THINGS OF GOD

1Co 2:9-11  “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what … Continue reading THE SPIRIT SEARCHES THE DEEP THINGS OF GOD

WE SPEAK WISDOM AMONG THEM THAT ARE PERFECT

1Co 2:6-8  “Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: Which none of the princes … Continue reading WE SPEAK WISDOM AMONG THEM THAT ARE PERFECT

PREACHING IN DEMONSTRATION OF THE SPIRIT AND OF POWER

1Co 2:3-5  “And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.” We … Continue reading PREACHING IN DEMONSTRATION OF THE SPIRIT AND OF POWER

NOT WITH EXCELLENCY OF SPEECH OR OF WISDOM

1Co 2:1-2  “And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” Paul did not simply take it upon himself to preach Jesus to the Corinthians. … Continue reading NOT WITH EXCELLENCY OF SPEECH OR OF WISDOM

OF GOD ARE YE IN CHRIST JESUS

1Co 1:30-31  “But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.” In verse twenty-seven Paul begins a statement about God that ends in verse twenty-nine. God is the … Continue reading OF GOD ARE YE IN CHRIST JESUS