1 Corinthians 2:6-8 However, we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world… I. IS GLORIOUS IN ITS NATURE. 1. Apprehensible only by the perfect. 2. Not of this world. 3. Divine in its origin. 4. Adapted to secure eternal happiness. II. IS UNDISCOVERABLE BY HUMAN REASON (ver. 8). 1. Proved by the ignorance and conduct of the princes of this world. 2. By the unsearchableness of the Divine purpose. III. Is REVEALED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD (ver. 10). 1. He searcheth the deep things of God. 2. Communicates them to man. IV. CAN ONLY BE COMMUNICATED BY THE HELP OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD (vers. 13). 1. We must use the words of the Spirit. 2. He must create spiritual discernment. V. IS REALISED AND ENJOYED BY THOSE WHO ABE SPIRITUALLY ENLIGHTENED (vers. 15, 16). Who — 1. Judge all things. 2. Are understood by none. 3. For God is unsearchable. 4. Have the mind of Christ. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: |
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