The sign of His second coming is Jesus Himself.

In this lesson, we continue our study of the last 11 verses of 1 Corinthians chapter 2 and Paul’s instruction on the nature of spiritual wisdom and how it is revealed and received.

Brian looks at 1 Corinthians 7:25-35 to examine contentment and devotion to Christ, explaining that Contentment is being satisfied and at peace in whatever circumstance because you trust in the God who controls all circumstances

How do you reconcile being in the world but not of the world? How are we to love those in the world but not love the world? Jesus confronts this paradigm in Matthew’s account of Jesus associating with sinners. The “great physician” ministers to the spiritually sick while the self-righteous scoff. In the end, Jesus clarifies the purpose of his preaching and identifies the requirement for salvation.

In this lesson, we continue our study of the last 11 verses of 1 Corinthians chapter 2 and Paul’s instruction on the nature of spiritual wisdom and how it is revealed and received.

“Jesus explains that the time of Jacobs trouble will be more horrific than any time in history.”

Brian Irby looks at Proverbs and various other passages to examine four wellsprings of wisdom given to us by the Lord

In today’s context people often think of forgiveness in purely emotional terms, and not the concept of pardoning or forgiving someone from guilt or punishment. That implies something else – a position of authority.­ In this account, a paralytic is brought to Jesus, and seeing their faith, He declares the man’s sins are forgiven. Jesus then confronts the accusations and doubts of the Scribes through the physical healing of the man. By this miracle, Jesus demonstrates to the people His authority and power to forgive the sins of men. The crowds respond to Christ’s authority with reverence and awe.

In this lesson, we continue our study of Paul’s compelling discourse on Spiritual Wisdom in the last 11 verses of 1 Corinthians chapter 2.