teaching notes : 1 cor. 2:1 - 2:5

section outline
1:18 - 2:16 the cross vs. man's "wisdom"
1:18 - 1:25 foolishness of the message
1:26 - 1:31 humble status of the believers
2:1 - 2:5 paul's weakness and humility when he was among them
2:6 - 2:16 the true wisdom of god
paul among the corinthians; patterns for the gospel
I : humility : the method of the gospel
a : the cross is a gospel of humility
 
b : personal humility in presenting the gospel
 

II : jesus christ : the focus of the gospel
a. the focus of paul's gospel is christ alone
 
b. the focus of every christian should be christ alone
 
c. compare this section with colossians 2
 

III : the spirit : the power of the gospel
a. the spirit revealed in supernatural gifts
 
b. the spirit revealed in sanctification (love)