1 Corinthians 2 - Are You Accessing the Wisdom of God?

1 Corinthians 2 - Are You Accessing the Wisdom of God?

1 Corinthians 2 - Are You Accessing the Wisdom of God?Paul acknowledges he did not rely on persuasive human wisdom or clever rhetoric to proclaim the message of Jesus. Instead, he emphasizes the simple message of Jesus Christ crucified. His intention is to let the power of God be revealed through the message, rather than relying on human eloquence.Paul highlights that the wisdom he shares is not of this world but a wisdom that comes from God. This wisdom is a mystery that was hidden in the past but has now been revealed by the Spirit of God. Paul describes this divine wisdom as something that is spiritually discerned and understood by those who have received the Spirit of God.He contrasts the wisdom of God with the wisdom of the world, explaining that worldly wisdom cannot comprehend the things of God. The message of the cross may appear foolish to those who do not believe, but to those who are saved, it is the power of God.He explains that the Spirit searches the deep things of God and enables believers to understand spiritual truths. Through the Spirit, believers have the mind of Christ.#newtestament #corinthians #outreach #bless #mission #jesus #faith #spirituality #christianity #evangelism #discipleship #diversity #earlychurch This video was filmed in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in 2023.

1 Corinthians 1 - Are You Aware You Are Holy in Christ?

1 Corinthians 1 - Are You Aware You Are Holy in Christ? Paul expresses gratitude for the Corinthians' faith in Jesus and encourages them that they have been enriched with spiritual gifts and are not lacking in any spiritual blessing and holy in Jesus. Unfortunately, the Corinthians were divided by following different leaders and boasting about human wisdom. Paul highlights that the message of the cross of Christ is the power and wisdom of God, even though it may seem foolish to the world, but God's ways often go beyond human understanding. Paul reminds the Corinthians that not many of them were wise, influential, or of noble birth when they became followers of Christ. God chose the weak and foolish things of the world to shame the strong and wise. This is to ensure that all glory and boasting are directed toward God rather than human accomplishments. He urges them to be united in the name of Jesus Christ. #newtestament #corinthians #outreach #bless #mission #jesus #faith #spirituality #christianity #evangelism #discipleship #diversity #earlychurch This video was filmed in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in 2023.

1 Corinthians Overview

1 Corinthians Overview These devotional videos are intended to help those reading the New Testament for the first time, those reading with doubts, those reading with unanswered questions, those reading along with a friend or family member they are helping, and those simply wanting to grow. To get the most of the experience, try this: * Pray: "God, show me what you have for me in this passage today?" * Read the chapter while paying attention to the thoughts you may be having towards how to apply what you are reading. * Watch the video. * Write down what you discover in your journal or in the comments of the video. During the 1st century, the city of Corinth was a bustling and cosmopolitan center of trade and commerce in the Roman Empire. The seaside city had a diverse population with people from various cultural backgrounds, including Greeks, Romans, Jews, and others. It was a city with a reputation for luxury, immorality, and excess. The Corinthians were exposed to various influences and philosophies, including the prevalent Greek philosophy of wisdom and rhetoric. The cultural religion of the Corinthians who were not Christians was predominantly based on the worship of Greek and Roman gods. The city had numerous temples dedicated to deities like Aphrodite, Apollo, Poseidon, and others. The Corinthians participated in religious festivals, sacrifices, and rituals associated with these gods. They also engaged in practices that were influenced by the prevailing Greco-Roman religious and philosophical traditions. In his letters to the Corinthians, Paul addressed specific issues and challenges that were present in the Corinthian church. These included divisions and factions within the church, moral and sexual immorality, improper conduct during worship, abuses of spiritual gifts, and questions regarding marriage, food offered to idols, and more. Paul sought to address these issues by providing guidance, teaching, and correction based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the principles of the Christian faith. #newtestament #corinthians #outreach #mission #bless #christianity #faith #spirituality #jesus #earlychurch #discipleship #evangelism #unity This video was filmed in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in 2023.

Paul and the Bema Seat in Corinth (Acts 18)

Paul and the Bema Seat from Acts 18 The apostle Paul suffered a great deal as he traveled the Roman world telling Jews and Gentiles that the Messiah had come inaugurating a new Kingdom through his death and resurrection from the dead! In spite of the many trials, tortures, stonings, and imprisonments, Paul still experienced miraculous intervention from time to time including the story found in Acts where he was forcefully brought before the Bema - the Judgment Seat. Had he been found guilty, he would have been whipped a the pillar where he waited for Gallio’s ruling. In this case, Paul never even had to defend himself - in what appears to be a fulfillment of the vision God gave him about speaking out with courage and confidence. Paul’s community of friends and church family were also a great source of encouragement on his journeys as well. #newtestament #corinthians #ancientcorinth #jesus #faith #spirituality #Christianity #bless #mission #outreach #evangelism #discipleship #diversity #unity This video was filmed in Corinth in 2023.

A Roman Road in Ancient Corinth

A Roman Road in Ancient CorinthWe can actually walk along the same road built by the Romans that Paul walked along.Felt rather beautiful to do so and reminded me of what Paul wrote the Corinthians:“Follow me as I follow Christ.” - 1 Corinthians 11:1 (Modern English Version)#newtestament #corinthians #ancientcorinth #jesus #faith #spirituality #Christianity #bless #mission #outreach #evangelism #discipleship #diversity #unity #earlychurch