1 Corinthians 1:22-24 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:… I. ITS THEME. Christ crucified. His Divinity, sacrifice, offices, redeeming power, universal government. II. ITS DIFFICULTIES. 1. Jewish prejudice. 2. Gentile wisdom. III. ITS TRIUMPHS IN THEM WHICH ARE CALLED, 1. Christ the power of God — (1) Surmounting difficulties. (2) Providing means — His Atonement, Word, Spirit. (3) Determining conditions. (4) Counteracting human depravity. (5) Choosing instruments. (6) Exposing error and sin. 2. Christ the power of God in — (1) The Incarnation. (2) The application of the gospel. (3) Its successes. (4) Its results. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: |
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