1. How should we preach the Gospel of Christ? 2:1-4
We should not depend on our knowledge or wisdom. We are to depend on the power of God’s Spirit.
We should not add to or take away from the gospel. We are not to preach the philosophies of men or our
opinion, but proclaim the Word of God. We are to preach in humility, realizing it is not by my power that
others will be saved. We are to focus on the message of the Gospel which is Christ crucified and men’s
need to repent.
2. Why should we preach in this way? 2:5
That they may be saved through God’s power, not yours.
3. Why do you think Paul preached to the Corinthians this way?
1) The people put their confidence in knowledge and wisdom. He didn’t want people to receive the
gospel in their head, but in their heart.
2) He recongnized that we are unable to save people in our power.
3) It is only by the H.S. that people can be saved.
(Acts 14:3; Romans 15:17-19)
4) It is not much talk that will change people lives.
5) He wanted God to get all the glory.
4. Paul refers of a hidden wisdom. What is it? 2:6-10
The gospel or the message of the cross.
5. What searches all things? 2:10
The Holy Spirit
6. How do we come to know God? 2:10-12
By the Holy Spirit
7. Is the Bible just words in a book?
No
8. If no, then what is the Bible? 2:13
It is the Word of God, therefore, spiritual words and spiritual truths.
9. How can we understand theses spiritual words and truth? 2:14
By spiritual discernment which comes by the Spirit of God.
10. Who is the spiritual man? 2:15-3:3
One who has spiritual discernment and not worldly.
11. What must we do to gain spiritual understanding?
Spend time with God and submit to His Spirit.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Wisdom of God
I. The difference between God’s wisdom and men’s. I Corinthians 1:17-25
The wisdom of the world is based on man’s knowledge and understanding. It is limited. Any wisdom that is contrary to God’s word and principles that he has established is human wisdom. Any thinking or action that is contrary to God’s thinking or will is human wisdom. The wisdom of the world puts God on the side, not in the center of our life, and often removes God from our live. The wisdom of the man puts its focus on man and his abilities. The wisdom of man sees man as the final authority and does not accept the revelation of Jesus Christ. The wisdom of this world can’t distinguish between right and wrong.
God’s wisdom is based on God’s knowledge and understanding that is revealed through the Bible and the Holy Spirit. When we have the wisdom of God our thoughts and actions will be lined up with the Bible. When we have the wisdom of God, Jesus Christ will be at the center of our lives. When we have the wisdom of God, we will not depend on our own strength or abilities.
II. What is the wisdom of God for those who are perishing? I Corinthians 1:18
Foolishness
III. What is the wisdom of God for those who are being saved?
It is the power of God.
IV. What are some things that those who don’t have Christ consider foolish?
1) Those that are least in the kingdom of God are the greater.
2) Those who give liberally will become rich.
3) Those that humble themselves will be lifted up.
4) Love your enemies and pray for them.
5) Those who die to self will find life.
V. Who is the power of God and wisdom of God? I Corinthians 1:24
Christ
VI. What is wiser than man’s wisdom? I Corinthians 1:25
God’s foolishness
VII. Are we able to know God through our wisdom? I Corinthians 1:21
VIII. What kind of people does God love to choose and use for His kingdom? I Corinthians 1:26-29
1) Those who are not wise by human standards.
2) Those who are not influential or of noble birth.
IX. What other things does God like to choose?
1) Those things that is foolish according to the world.
2) Those things that is weak.
3) Those things that is lowly.
4) Those things that is despised.
X. Why does God do this?
1) To shame the wise and strong.
2) To bring glory to God and that people might boast in Him alone.
XI. Where does wisdom come from? I Corinthians 1:30
It is from God through Christ.
XII. According to verse 30, what kind of wisdom does God give?
Righteous, holy, and redemptive
XIII. How do we obtain or find this wisdom?
We find it in the Bible with the help of the Holy Spirit and other wise men of God.
XIV. List some things we do as Christians that show that we have God’s wisdom?
1) We don’t steal, cheat, lie, kill, or commit adultery.
2) We don’t worship idols or evil spirits.
3) We love other people as God loves us.
4) We don’t boast in our wisdom or own strength.
5) We put God first in our lives.
The wisdom of the world is based on man’s knowledge and understanding. It is limited. Any wisdom that is contrary to God’s word and principles that he has established is human wisdom. Any thinking or action that is contrary to God’s thinking or will is human wisdom. The wisdom of the world puts God on the side, not in the center of our life, and often removes God from our live. The wisdom of the man puts its focus on man and his abilities. The wisdom of man sees man as the final authority and does not accept the revelation of Jesus Christ. The wisdom of this world can’t distinguish between right and wrong.
God’s wisdom is based on God’s knowledge and understanding that is revealed through the Bible and the Holy Spirit. When we have the wisdom of God our thoughts and actions will be lined up with the Bible. When we have the wisdom of God, Jesus Christ will be at the center of our lives. When we have the wisdom of God, we will not depend on our own strength or abilities.
II. What is the wisdom of God for those who are perishing? I Corinthians 1:18
Foolishness
III. What is the wisdom of God for those who are being saved?
It is the power of God.
IV. What are some things that those who don’t have Christ consider foolish?
1) Those that are least in the kingdom of God are the greater.
2) Those who give liberally will become rich.
3) Those that humble themselves will be lifted up.
4) Love your enemies and pray for them.
5) Those who die to self will find life.
V. Who is the power of God and wisdom of God? I Corinthians 1:24
Christ
VI. What is wiser than man’s wisdom? I Corinthians 1:25
God’s foolishness
VII. Are we able to know God through our wisdom? I Corinthians 1:21
VIII. What kind of people does God love to choose and use for His kingdom? I Corinthians 1:26-29
1) Those who are not wise by human standards.
2) Those who are not influential or of noble birth.
IX. What other things does God like to choose?
1) Those things that is foolish according to the world.
2) Those things that is weak.
3) Those things that is lowly.
4) Those things that is despised.
X. Why does God do this?
1) To shame the wise and strong.
2) To bring glory to God and that people might boast in Him alone.
XI. Where does wisdom come from? I Corinthians 1:30
It is from God through Christ.
XII. According to verse 30, what kind of wisdom does God give?
Righteous, holy, and redemptive
XIII. How do we obtain or find this wisdom?
We find it in the Bible with the help of the Holy Spirit and other wise men of God.
XIV. List some things we do as Christians that show that we have God’s wisdom?
1) We don’t steal, cheat, lie, kill, or commit adultery.
2) We don’t worship idols or evil spirits.
3) We love other people as God loves us.
4) We don’t boast in our wisdom or own strength.
5) We put God first in our lives.
Division in the Corinthian Church
I. What kind of church was Corinth?
A. It was rich spiritually because they had all kinds of gifts and spiritual knowledge. 1:5
Did the Corinthian church receive these spiritual gifts because they were a godly church? 1:4
No, it was by the grace of Jesus Christ.
B. They were well established or rooted in the Gospel. 1:6
C. There was division in the church. 1:10
Why was there division in the church?
1) Not everyone was at the same level spiritually.
2) It was because of pride, jealousy, and fanaticism.
How was a church that had all these spiritual gifts and knowledge have so many problems and division in it?
It is because all the spiritual gifts and knowledge puffed them up.
II. Paul gave some counsel in I Corinthians 1:10.
A. What was it?
All of you agree with one another and be perfectly united in mind.
B. Is this possible? No
C. Explain you response.
Not everyone is led by the Spirit or some are more led than others.
D. How can we be perfectly united?
1) When we are led by the Spirit.
2) When we realize that Christ is our head and we are one family.
III. What is the problem in this passage? 1:11
A. The problem in this passage is fanaticism.
B. What is the soloution?
1) Put you confidence in God, not men.
2) Keep your eyes on Christ.
3) We are all servants of God, doing His work.
A. It was rich spiritually because they had all kinds of gifts and spiritual knowledge. 1:5
Did the Corinthian church receive these spiritual gifts because they were a godly church? 1:4
No, it was by the grace of Jesus Christ.
B. They were well established or rooted in the Gospel. 1:6
C. There was division in the church. 1:10
Why was there division in the church?
1) Not everyone was at the same level spiritually.
2) It was because of pride, jealousy, and fanaticism.
How was a church that had all these spiritual gifts and knowledge have so many problems and division in it?
It is because all the spiritual gifts and knowledge puffed them up.
II. Paul gave some counsel in I Corinthians 1:10.
A. What was it?
All of you agree with one another and be perfectly united in mind.
B. Is this possible? No
C. Explain you response.
Not everyone is led by the Spirit or some are more led than others.
D. How can we be perfectly united?
1) When we are led by the Spirit.
2) When we realize that Christ is our head and we are one family.
III. What is the problem in this passage? 1:11
A. The problem in this passage is fanaticism.
B. What is the soloution?
1) Put you confidence in God, not men.
2) Keep your eyes on Christ.
3) We are all servants of God, doing His work.
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