Our Story of Christ

 Deuteronomy 32-34; 1 Corinthians 2 

“When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.”

1 Corinthians 2:1

How did the gospel come to us?

Is our faith resting on man’s wisdom, or on God’s power?

Paul was exposing the insufficient foundation for faith in God when it is based on eloquence and superior wisdom.

But aren’t eloquence and superior wisdom what fills auditoriums and sanctuaries?

Paul’s capacity to debate and use words to sway opinions might not have been as strong as Apollos’; however, his knowledge was formidable. His repeated strategy, despite his capacity to argue from logic, history, and intellectual capacity, was to testify to God’s revelation in Christ. Paul knew Christ. His passion was to introduce others to the living Christ. When we personally know Christ, we, too, have a testimony of the gospel’s power to transform. We, too, have something powerful to share with even the most intimidating intellects around us. 

“Lord Jesus, thank you for your presence in my life and the opportunity to testify to your gospel and saving power, for your glory.”