1 Corinthians 1:22-24 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:… I. AS ASSOCIATED WITH A GREAT FACT. "Christ crucified." This maybe looked at — 1. Historically. As an historical fact it is the most — (1) Famous. (2) Influential. (3) Best authenticated. 2. Theologically — (1) It unfolds the Divine, and is a mighty expression of God's idea, government, and heart. 3. Morally. It is fraught with suggestion the most — (1) Quickening. (2) Elevating. (3) Sanctifying. II. AS ASSOCIATED WITH POPULAR OPINION. It had not sufficient of the gorgeous philosophical ritualism for the speculative and pedantic Greek, nor sufficient of the gorgeous religious ritualism for the sensuous and bigoted Jew. And now to millions it is nothing. To the sceptic it is a fable; to the formalist a creed or a ceremony. III. AS ASSOCIATED WITH CHRISTIAN CONSCIOUSNESS. "But unto them that are called," &c. The Christian sees the highest wisdom in a system which, in saving a sinner — 1. Manifests the righteousness of an insulted sovereign. 2. Augments the influence of moral government. 3. Maintains intact all the principles of moral freedom. 4. Develops, strengthens, and perfects all the powers of the soul. (D. Thomas, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: |
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