Revelation of God
1 Corinthians 2
Scripture Reading and Teaching
- 1 Corinthians 2 and Paul's approach to ministry, focusing on the centrality of Jesus Christ
- Biblical passion
- Contrasting concern for the Savior with modern focus on style and rhetoric
Key Themes for the Weekend
- Revelation: God's wisdom, which is not of this age or political, but eternal
- Inspiration: The process of God revealing His mind through the Spirit
- Illumination: How the Holy Spirit enables understanding of the scriptures
Illustration: PowerPoint Example
- Using PowerPoint as an analogy for how the Spirit reveals God's Word to us
Natural, Spiritual, and Fleshly People
- Explanation of different types of people from 1 Corinthians:
- Natural: Lacking the Spirit
- Spiritual: Led by the Spirit
- Fleshly: Believers acting in the flesh rather than the Spirit
Encouragement to Seek God's Wisdom
- The importance of understanding God's Word through the Spirit and living spiritually rather than carnally
Closing Prayer
- A prayer asking for the Spirit’s guidance and illumination during the weekend
*The above summary is AI-generated, so discrepancies may exist. Please refer to the audio or video file to verify accuracy.
About the Contributors
Mark L. Bailey
Dr. Bailey assumed the role of DTS Chancellor after serving for 19 years as the Seminary’s fifth President, and continues his role as Sr. Professor in the Bible Exposition department. In addition to his years at Dallas Theological Seminary, he has pastored various churches in Arizona and Texas. He was a seminar instructor for Walk Thru the Bible Ministries for twenty years and is in demand for Bible conferences and other preaching engagements all over the country and world. His overseas ministries have included Venezuela, Argentina, Hungary, and China. He is also a regular tour leader in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Rome. His board service includes Bible Study Fellowship, Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, and Word of Life.
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