1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Christ alone the hope of glory.

He is the only sacrifice for our sins and the only key to the KINGDOM OF GOD. To Him all judgement has been given. Preach the Good News of the salvation of JESUS CHRIST…His birth, death and resurrection… the HOLY SPIRIT will do the rest!

For Paul, Jesus’ death is central to the gospel message; He bore the sins of humanity through His death. Because the Corinthians seemed to have considered crucifixion to be foolishness, Paul emphasizes the humility of Jesus’ death on the cross. This sets up Paul to describe the humble nature of his ministry. Paul declares his manner to be another example of the paradoxical nature of God’s strength in weakness.

Paul describes the nature of his ministry to the Corinthians. He reminds them that when he came to Corinth he preached “foolishness”—that is, the message of Christ crucified—rather than relying on persuasive speech or worldly wisdom. Faithlife Bible.

Whereas the Corinthians gloried in their strength, their wealth, and their gifts, Christ was glorified in His humility and death. Paul wanted to model Christ’s humility by presenting his “weaknesses.” Then the “strength” of the gospel message could be clearly seen. NKJ Bible.

1 Corinthians 2:1–5 (NKJV)

2 And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. ² For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. ³ I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. ⁴ And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, ⁵ that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.

Romans 1:16 (NKJV)

¹⁶ For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.