The Center of the Christian Message
An Exposition of 1 Corinthians 1-2 (Part 13)
The Gospel and the Ministry of the Apostle Paul (Part 4)
A Humble Christ and a Humbling Message
The Center of the Christian Message (1 Cor. 1-2)
I. The Gospel Revealed in the Design of God (1:18-25)
II. The Gospel Revealed in the Composition of the Church (1:26-31)
III. The Gospel Revealed in the Ministry of the Apostle Paul (2:1-5)
A. Christ: The Content of our Message (2:1-2)
B. Dependency: The Character of the Messenger (2:3-4)
1. Marked by Human Frailty (2:3)
● weakness frailty, timidity
● fear severe distress
● trembling quacking or shaking
2. Trusted Divine Efficiency (2:4)
a. Its Contrast (2:4a)
● persuasive to convince, to seduce by persuasion
The Gospel Revealed in the Ministry of the Apostle Paul (Part d)
1 Cor 2:3-4
January 24, 2021 • Roger Skepple
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