True Faith
1 Corinthians 2:3-5
And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.…


I. CANNOT BE PRODUCED BY THE WISDOM OF MAN.

1. He may convince by the force of argument or persuasion.

2. But such a faith is —

(1)  Impure.

(2)  Unsettled.

(3)  Inoperative.

II. DEPENDS UPON THE POWER OF GOD.

1. Through the operation of the Spirit.

2. This —

(1)  Heals the conscience.

(2)  Converts the soul.

(3)  Sanctifies the life.

III. SHOULD BE THE END OF ALL PREACHING.

1. The preacher should aim at it.

2. The people should desire it.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

WEB: I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling.




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