And since Jews ask for a sign, and Greeks seek wisdom I Corinthians 1:22 Sign/Wisdom – Why do Jews ask for a sign but Greeks seek wisdom? The answer is to be found in the cultural paradigms of these two groups of people. Once we uncover this difference, we can determine which paradigm fits our…
To know wisdom and instruction; to understand words of insight; to accept instruction in prudent behavior, to do what is right, and just, and fair Proverbs 1:2-3 To Know – What does it mean “to know wisdom?” Well, if you’re Greek, it means you apprehend information associated with a subject. In this case, the subject…
and when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit, and ate Genesis 3:6 To Make One Wise – I hope you aren’t getting tired of this story. We have just…
Do not become wise with yourselves. Romans 12:16 Wise – If your biblical orientation is Greek, you will have quite a struggle with this verse. Does it mean that you need to stop thinking, learning, questioning and reflecting? Does it mean that you must strive for the “simple” faith, accepting uncritically whatever is taught? Most…
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach James 1:5 Wisdom – Don’t we just want God to tell us what to do next? Don’t we really want the Bible in GPS translation? “Turn right in 100 yards” becomes “Marry the girl…
