EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 46 MIN
Wisdom from the Holy Spirit [Your intellect won't save you] - Paul in Athens (Acts 17, 1 Cor 1-2)
from Unquenchable Fire Podcast · host Colton Kirkpatrick
Paul debated the smartest men in Athens.Epicureans. Stoics. Philosophical elites.And when he preached the resurrection of Jesus Christ… they mocked.A few years later he writes:“I resolved to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” - 1 Corinthians 2:2In this episode we break down:-Epicurean vs Stoic philosophy (Acts 17 explained)-Why the resurrection offended ancient intellectual culture-The difference between worldly wisdom and wisdom through the Holy Spirit-What 1 Corinthians 1–2 teaches about Spirit-given wisdom-Why the Gospel seems foolish to those who have no believedIf you care about:-Biblical theology-The power of the Holy Spirit-Christ-centered preaching-Cultural engagement without compromiseThis episode is for you.📖 Scripture:Acts 17:16–341 Corinthians 1–2Subscribe for more Bible teaching centered on the supremacy of Christ and the power of the Spirit.
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Paul debated the smartest men in Athens. Epicureans. Stoics. Philosophical elites.And when he preached the resurrection of Jesus Christ… they mocked. A few years later he writes: “I resolved to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” - 1 Corinthians 2:2 In this episode we break down: -Epicurean vs Stoic philosophy (Acts 17 explained) -Why the resurrection offended ancient intellectual culture -The difference between worldly wisdom and wisdom through the Holy Spirit...
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