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Randomness
In reading and researching for today's post, I found a lot of good, brief thoughts on different areas. Just wanted to share some of those random, good thoughts in no particular order. I hope they're encouraging!
Thoughts on what Christian wisdom means:
"While there is a foolishness to the gospel, there is also a wisdom that the Corinthians must understand in order to overcome their divisiveness. The content of that wisdom remains a profoundly cross-centered Christianity..." [1] (emphasis mine)
Next, an explanation of "secret wisdom" (translated differently in various translations, but important to understand):
“God’s secret wisdom” (v. 7a) is literally “wisdom in a mystery.” But the word mystery in the New Testament most commonly refers to components of the gospel once hidden but now revealed." [2]
Brief summary of what Paul is saying about how to avoid division:
"In addition to the first two methods—Christians must concentrate on what is going right (1:1–9) and on Christ and him crucified (1:18–2:5)—now Paul advocates that they focus on true godly wisdom (2:6–16)." [3]
On humility, learning, teaching, and knowing God:
"Paul challenged the Corinthians to consider the true source of their knowledge and experience of God. They were arguing over personalities and forgetting that God reveals himself to people by the Spirit. They needed a renewed perspective.
The greatest teachers never tell more about God than they have received, nor do they stop being human themselves. They are part of God’s training program, but they cannot replace the Spirit of God. The daily personal disciplines of the Christian life—prayer, study of the Scriptures, obedient actions—all require time and attention. But their effectiveness depends on our reliance on God’s Spirit. Ask the Holy Spirit to keep reminding you of his presence." [4] (emphasis mine)
Randomness
In reading and researching for today's post, I found a lot of good, brief thoughts on different areas. Just wanted to share some of those random, good thoughts in no particular order. I hope they're encouraging!
Thoughts on what Christian wisdom means:
"While there is a foolishness to the gospel, there is also a wisdom that the Corinthians must understand in order to overcome their divisiveness. The content of that wisdom remains a profoundly cross-centered Christianity..." [1] (emphasis mine)
Next, an explanation of "secret wisdom" (translated differently in various translations, but important to understand):
“God’s secret wisdom” (v. 7a) is literally “wisdom in a mystery.” But the word mystery in the New Testament most commonly refers to components of the gospel once hidden but now revealed." [2]
Brief summary of what Paul is saying about how to avoid division:
"In addition to the first two methods—Christians must concentrate on what is going right (1:1–9) and on Christ and him crucified (1:18–2:5)—now Paul advocates that they focus on true godly wisdom (2:6–16)." [3]
On humility, learning, teaching, and knowing God:
"Paul challenged the Corinthians to consider the true source of their knowledge and experience of God. They were arguing over personalities and forgetting that God reveals himself to people by the Spirit. They needed a renewed perspective.
The greatest teachers never tell more about God than they have received, nor do they stop being human themselves. They are part of God’s training program, but they cannot replace the Spirit of God. The daily personal disciplines of the Christian life—prayer, study of the Scriptures, obedient actions—all require time and attention. But their effectiveness depends on our reliance on God’s Spirit. Ask the Holy Spirit to keep reminding you of his presence." [4] (emphasis mine)
[1] Craig Blomberg, 1 Corinthians, The NIV Application Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1994), 63.
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid, 65.
[4] Bruce B. Barton and Grant R. Osborne, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Life Application Bible Commentary (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House, 1999), 43.
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid, 65.
[4] Bruce B. Barton and Grant R. Osborne, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Life Application Bible Commentary (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House, 1999), 43.
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