For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. 1 Corinthians 2:10b-12
I continue my study of 1 Corinthians. I am assisted in my study by the Christ-Centered Exposition Series commentary for this book. Today my focus is a review - unaided by the commentary - of 1 Corinthians 2:10-3:4. Here, the text, starts with Paul stating that God reveals Truth and the Word to us through the Holy Spirit (v10-13) as the Holy Spirit within us knows everything about us and what needs to be revealed to us, including how we are to be convicted by a deeper understanding of sin in our lives. V13b-15 focus on a contrast between spiritual people (those who have accepted Christ into their heart and lives, where spiritual disciplines are regularly practiced and the Holy Spirit is active) and the natural person who does not have the Holy Spirit. The text then pivots to chapter 3 where Paul returns to an admonishment of the church in Corinth, and how they are not spiritual people but in the flesh and at best "infants in Christ" (3:1). Paul uses the analogy of feeding infants with milk as Corinth is not ready for solid food (v2). He points to the infighting and conflict based on "culture of personality" (v3-4).
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My Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your Word and for the Holy Spirit that You provide to reveal Yourself to me - thank You Jesus. Without You I have nothing...thank You for the blessings You pour out for me. I am not deserving of such blessings. My sin is great and it continues...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
