Where did you get these four "w's"? From man or from Scripture?Quote:
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MY SPEECH AND MY PREACHINGQuote:
In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul comes to straighten the church out because it began to worship man and follow foolishness of man.
1 Corinthians2:1-2 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
1 Corinthains 2:5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
Paul assures the power of Christ is over all. And that no man should glory in their own work, beause it is Christ that is present, to hold all glory for what can be and is.
1 Corinthians 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
1 Corinthians 1:27-29 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence.
1 Corinthians 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, " He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord." ( Jeremiah 9:23-24 )
Not the enticing words of man in traditions
1 Corinthains 2:4-5 And my speech and my preaching
Here St. Paul takes possession of the Word of God and makes it his. That is the example we follow.
Is St. Paul a man? He calls the Gospel "my" speech and "my" preaching.Quote:
was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
No wisdom found in man
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1 Corinthians 2:6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:
1 Corinthians 2:7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:
1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. ( Isaish 64:4)
Christ is the High Priest, The Head of the Church in God's House. Christ is power over all authorities. We are subject to being a servant to Christ and His Will be done.
Hebrews 10: 21-24 And having an High Priest over the house of God; Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for He is faithful that promised) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
1 Peter 3:22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers, being made subject unto Him.
1 Corinthians 10:4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
The church does not baptize, but the Holy Ghost baptizes.
But Scripture says that we baptize WITH water and the Holy Ghost:
John 3 5 Jesus answered: Amen, amen I say to thee, unless a man be born again of water and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Show me where Scripture says the Holy Ghost baptizes.
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Power is in the hands of God. We look to Christ to follow Him. Christ is present through the Holy Spirit. We call upon Him and He will answer.
We also obey Christ. And Christ told us to hear the Church.Quote:
John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and {{{ they follow me:}}}
John 10:30 I and My Father are one.
Sincerely,
De Maria
