However, when we are among mature people, we do speak a message of wisdom, but not the wisdom of this world or of the rulers of this world, who are passing off the scene. Instead, we speak about God’s secret wisdom that has been hidden, …
Taking A Deeper Look Gems
This portion of Paul's letter to the Corinthians (1 Cor 2:5-16) contains some deep statements which have often been confused. There are some who claim that Paul quoting from the Apocrypha and the Pseudepigrapha. That of course opens up a new area of debate. But was he in fact doing that. There is a need to think more deeply about what Paul was saying here. Read these five Gems and ponder your stand in this debate.
Bible Gem 319 – a Deeper Look at the Rulers of this Age (1 Cor 2:6-8)
However, when we are among mature people, we do speak a message of wisdom, but not the wisdom of this world or of the rulers of this world, who are passing off the scene. Instead, we speak about God’s secret wisdom that has been hidden, …
Bible Gem 320 – Which Scriptures are meant? (1 Cor 2:9)
That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 So what Scriptures are being referred to? Take time to find …
Bible Gem 321 – Which passage is Paul quoting? (Isa 64:4)
Did you find it?. What is the Biblical reference that Paul is quoting? Yes indeed, it’s Isaiah 64:4. Read it now in context; the whole passage Oh, that You would burst from the heavens and come down! How the mountains would quake in Your presence! …
Bible Gem 322 – Thinking Deeply: Connecting Isa 64:4 with 1 Cor 2:9 (1 Cor 2:5-16)
Did you notice all the references in Isaiah 64 to the human condition – our sin sickness? Since ancient times no ear has heard, and no eye has seen a God like You, who works for those who wait for Him! You welcome those who …