The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned (1 Corinthians 2:14). How can they possibly … Continue reading
This is why we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words (1 Corinthians 2:13). You are not of this world. I know…that’s not original. You’ve … Continue reading
We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us (1 Corinthians 2:12). We have someone on the inside. Jesus promised us as much. … Continue reading
The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the … Continue reading
However, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him” (1 Corinthians 2:9). It’s inconceivable. Go ahead. Try to imagine what it will be … Continue reading
**This here’s a reprint from a few years ago, when I felt as remarkably unwell as I do today. There’s no use denying it—I’ve got the crud. For the last few days, I have hardly stirred from my big … Continue reading
None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory (1 Corinthians 2:8). They meant well enough. They wanted to protect their world, improve their society maybe pad … Continue reading
No, we speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began (1 Corinthians 2:7). Secrets can be fun. When my son turned twelve, we got him a puppy. … Continue reading
We do, however, speak a message of wisdom among the mature, but not the wisdom of this age, or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing (1 Corinthians 1:22-24). We’re surrounded by presidential wanna-be’s. It’s an … Continue reading
I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on … Continue reading