Apostolic Preaching
J. Hooper. 1 Corinthians 1:22-24 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:… I. ITS MATTER. The apostle opposes his theme, on the one hand, to Judaising teachers, who taught converts that they must be circumcised, and keep the laws of Moses; and, on the other hand, to Gentile philosophers, who spent much time in eloquently haranguing on the beauty of virtue and the deformity of vice; but who, with all their arts of rhetoric, never could guide one soul to heaven. II. ITS MANNER They exhibited the Cross of Christ — 1. As the end of the law for righteousness. 2. As the only foundation of a secure hope of acceptance with God. 3. As the only legitimate object of a Christian's glory. 4. As the most powerful incentive to obedience.Conclusion: Let me ask — 1. What think you of Christ? 2. What influence has the subject had on you? (J. Hooper.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: WEB: For Jews ask for signs, Greeks seek after wisdom,