Ep 270 – 1 Corinthians 2

In today's episode, we'll be taking a look at 1 Corinthians chapter 2. It's entitled "The Mind of Christ" and will deal with the believer's ability to comprehend the ways of God, including the offer of salvation made available through His Son and the wisdom of His Word made understandable by His Spirit. The entire life of the believer, from salvation to sanctification, is the work of God. Even our ultimate glorification, when we will be finally and completely transformed into the likeness of Christ is His doing. The Father, Son and the Holy Spirit, the three persons of the Trinity, each play a part in the life-transforming reality of the gospel. And Paul wants the Corinthians to understand that this divine re-creation, has nothing to do with the efforts or insights of men. While Paul, Apollos and Peter were used by God to spread the message of His grace and goodness expressed through the gift of His Son, their words did not save anyone. Their powers of persuasion convinced no one to believe. It was the Spirit of God, speaking through them on behalf of God, and empowering the lost to accept the free gift of the Son of God that did it all. Salvation is a spiritual process, from beginning to end. And we have no reason to boast about playing a part in it.