The Gospel and its Opponents
1 Corinthians 1:22-24
For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:…


Observe —

I. THE GREAT HINDRANCES OF THE GOSPEL IN APOSTOLIC TIMES.

1. Jewish prejudice.

2. Gentile philosophy.

II. THESE ARE GENERAL TYPES OF HUMAN ERROR — e.g., Pharisaism and Sadduceeism; Epicureanism and Stoicism; Ritualism and Rationalism; self-righteousness and self-conceit.

III. THEIR UTTER INCOMPATIBILITY WITH THE GOSPEL.

1. The gospel requires humility; these are the offspring of pride.

2. The gospel insists on faith. These demand demonstration.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:

WEB: For Jews ask for signs, Greeks seek after wisdom,




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