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Cor. 2:1-10 The Deep Things of God
v. 1-2)
Greece was a place of high culture. There were many philosophers, free
thinkers, and orators in their cities.
Greece would later be home to such
men as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and the like.
Of course their forerunners were alive when Paul stepped on the scene.
He could had came prepared to
debate with the best of them. He
could have given eloquent speeches of interest and intrigue, but Paul had his
mind made up not to join in the ranks with the mindset of the world.
And he determined that his main
objective was going to be to preach Jesus and Him crucified
Paul had no doubt studied about
their beliefs and philosophies and could had argued against their thoughts and
teachings, but he was not going to join the ranks with the world.
v.3) His past experiences in
Thesalonic, Berea, and Athens could have caused him to have this attitude.
Paul knew he didn’t have the
strength.
Though he was a bold and
authoritative in his presenting of the Gospel, he was also a man.
He was not a supernatural man, but just a man as we are.
Elijah was a man of like passions as we are and I am sure Paul was too.
He knew he didn’t have the strength
to persuade men, only God did, he was also aware of the consequences of
preaching the Gospel. (Fear and Trembling)
v.4-5)
Though Paul knew people were impressed with eloquent speech and a
presentation that was flawless, He knew that what he had to say did not rest on
his personality or his ability. It
must rest on the power of the Holy Ghost.
Power of God vs. Wisdom of men.
v.6-7) The
perfect refer to those who are saved, who have an understanding of
the only truth that is real.
Unlike the philosophers and the
scientists of the day that had many thoughts, known as worldly wisdom, compared
to salvation that is supernatural
This mystery is the greatest of all
truths that can be told.
What if you never heard the story
of Jesus before, can I use your imagination.
I have preached and presented the
Gospel to people who have never heard a clear presentation of the Gospel, but my
highlight would be to speak to people who have never heard the name Jesus or the
elements of the story.
The creator of the universe and the
world had a Son.
He was born of a virgin.
He did many miracles to show is deity.
He was sinless His whole life through.
He was crucified on a cross unjustly for us.
He laid in a tomb for three days.
He rose from the grave. He
ascended into the heavens. He
promised to come back again. If we
believe we can have His spirit to control us and to guide us.
v.8)
Kings usually know more than the subjects, the government and military
more than the civilians, and the princes more than the poppers.
What a story to be “known.”
They heard it but did not embrace
it. This is like so many.
So many have heard, but do not
accept.
Because of philosophies, because of
eloquence, because of leaders, because of Satan (hidden).
v.9)
This verse does not stand alone.
v.10) them
Upon salvation, the Spirit moves in
making a change in your life.
This change produces a knowledge
that only God can give. “all things”.
Deep
The Love of God, in yet while we were
yet sinners.
The Limit of God, how far He came and
how far He will go. (Romans 8:39)
The Loyalty of God, he will never
leave nor forsake you.