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“For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.” (1:21)

“Not many of you were wise by human standards” (1:26b)

Corinthian understanding of spirituality

Crisis over Paul’s authority and the gospel

They think they are wise and spiritual

God’s wisdom is other-worldly

Much interest in [sophia] and [gnosis]

They think of themselves as pneumatikoi but are not sure about Paul

Revealed to us by his Spirit (vv. 9-10)

Mostly Gentiles, bringing Hellenistic worldview to their new Christian faith

Linked with Christ’s crucifixion (v. 8)

Prose accented with poetry/scripture quotes

coming delegation from Corinthian church (16:17)

A mystery prepared for our glory, eternal/timeless (v. 7)

Conflict between the church and Paul (founder)

What is God’s wisdom (vv. 6-10a)

oral reports from Chloe’s household about problems (1:11)

Introduces the theme of the Spirit

Corinthian church

Corinth was like NYC, LA, and Las Vegas.

Clarifies what Paul means by wisdom

Diverse population: Jew, Greek, slave, free

Immediate: Paul’s concluding remarks of the gospel and how he came (2:1-5 · human wisdom vs Spirit’s power)

2nd letter written by Paul to the church, addressed to whole church

• Reflection (I would suggest 3-5 main points) = approx. 750 words

• Synthesis = approx. 150 words

• Detailed analysis = approx. 1,250 words

• Form, structure, and movement of the passage = approx. 300 words

• Context: historical and literary; canonical connections = approx. 300-400 words

• Introduction with Thesis = approx. 100 words

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Not of this age (v. 6)

Diverse religious expression

Structure and Movement