Chad Coley
Series in First Corinthians
The Wisdom of God
1 Corinthians 2:6 - 16
12 May 2024
We are born with sinful hearts, and only choose sin unless we are renewed by the Spirit. For this reason, human philosophy is futile, and cannot come to an understanding of God on its own.
We see the special privilege of God's wisdom (v. 6 - 9). God's wisdom is the truth of God revealed to us through Jesus. He veils His truth to unbelievers, because only through Christ is God known.
We see the special revelation of God's wisdom (v. 10 - 13). The Holy Spirit reveals truth, and causes us to understand it. Faith comes through understanding the Word of God by the Spirit's enabling.
We see the special result of God's wisdom (v. 14 - 16). Because unbelievers do not have the Spirit, everything they understand comes from a natural understanding. But with the Spirit and the lens of Scripture, we can discern what is true and false.