2 For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. (1 Cor 2:2)
I resolved to know nothing except Jesus Christ and him crucified. Why? Paul was well-educated. He could have studied many different subjects as a believer — apologetics, eschatology, theology, spiritual gifts — yet he committed to know nothing except the cross of Christ. I am sure Paul had many reasons why he lived this way, but for today, I want to cover 3 of them.
3 reasons why Paul resolved to know nothing except Jesus Christ and him crucified, or in other words, the cross — 3 reasons why Paul resolved to know nothing except the cross:
1) Because life is short
2) Because the cross is true wisdom
3) Because the cross is true power
1) Because life is short.
Jesus and him crucified – Apostle Paul said I resolved to know no other thing. He didn’t resolve to know much about the spiritual gifts. He didn’t resolve to know much about strategies for how to grow your church. Jesus and him crucified, the cross – in a nutshell, that’s the gospel. Nothing else mattered to Paul. Why? Because Paul always had a sense of urgency. [Read more…] about 1 Corinthians 2 – Resolving to Know Nothing Except the Cross (pt1 of 3)