1 Corinthians 2:2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. I. IS A MINISTRY OF ONE TEXT ONLY. "Save Jesus Christ." As such — 1. It is most adapted to the intellectual condition of the world. 2. It is most adequate to reveal God. "In Him dwells the fulness of the God-head bodily," &c. 3. It is most complete. Christ is the Alpha and Omega of its tidings. Everything in Him and through Him. II. AS A MINISTRY OF ONE TEXT IS A MINISTRY OF THE ONE BEST TEXT. "Save Jesus Christ and Him crucified." It is the best because — 1. Jesus is its sum and substance. "Save Jesus Christ." 2. It reveals the Saviour in the most pleasing aspects of His love. "Him crucified." 3. It brings the Saviour within the reach of all. "Among you.(W. Maurice.) Parallel Verses KJV: For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.WEB: For I determined not to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. |
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