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1 Corinthian Chapters 2 and 3, Verse by Verse, Part 2

by Karl Kemp
09/07/15
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We continue this verse-by-verse discussion of 1 Corinthian chapters 2 and 3 here in Part 2, starting with 1 Cor. 2:9.

(9) but just as it is written, 'THINGS WHICH EYE HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR HAS NOT HEARD, AND WHICH HAVE NOT ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN, ALL THAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM [[The NASB, in a marginal note, refers to Isa. 64:4 and 65:17 as the source for this "quotation." Some of the glory of our salvation is available to us now, but most of the glory is reserved for the future, which will start when the Lord Jesus returns and we are glorified and begin to reign with Him. It is very important for us to have a solid hope of the glory that God has prepared for those who love Him (cf., e.g., Col. 1:5, 27; Titus 3:7). This hope (hope refers to the future, but there is no suggestion of doubting, like there is when we typically use the word hope in English: I hope it won't rain) will help us stay strong in faith with a heart of thanksgiving as we endure the trials that come to us (Christians) during this present age (cf., e.g., Rom. 8:16-18).]].' (10) For to us [It is important to see that Paul was not including the Corinthian Christians in this "us