1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Philippians 1:12-14

¹² Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. ¹³ As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. ¹⁴ And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.

EXEGETICAL IDEA (what it meant):
SUBJECT: What does Paul want the Philippian Brothers to know about the advancement of the gospel because of his chains?

COMPLEMENT: ...that (1) it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that he is in chains for Christ and that (2) most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the Word of God more courageously and fearlessly.

*Send in your Subject/Complement today. Keep up the good work ya'll. :)

1 Corinthians 1:20-21

20 Where is the wise man?
Where is the scholar?
Where is the philosopher of this age?
Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

21 For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him,
God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached (touv khru/gmatoß of preaching)
to save (sw◊sai) those who believe (pisteu/ontaß).

EXEGETICAL IDEA (what it meant):
Subject: What explanation does Paul give the Corinthians concerning why God was pleased through foolishness to save those who believe?

Complement: Paul explains to the Corinthians that God was pleased through the foolishness of preaching to save those who believed because God has made foolish the wisdom of the world (to include the wise, the scholar and the philosopher of this age).

If It Doesnt Work In Your Home, DONT Share It With Others

I was listening to Prof. Howard Hendricks in his message to a room full of Pastors and Teachers. He said, gentlemen, if it doesn't work in your house, don't export it (paraphrase). In other words, if it doesn't work practically in your house don't teach it to your congregation. I think the same goes with the rest of Christendom; that is, if it doesn't work for you in your personal life (behind closed doors when nobody is watching) keep it to yourself.

Random thoughts sent via my iPhone while watching my best friends newborn baby. More thoughts to come...

Stay Motivated Yall!
Ryan