PAUL'S CHALLENGE TO THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH AS A BLUEPRINT FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING IN 1 CORINTHIANS 2:6-16

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-09-21
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Biblical Studies and Interpretation
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PAUL'S CHALLENGE TO THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH AS A BLUEPRINT FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING IN 1 CORINTHIANS 2:6-16

Paul Danbaki Jatau
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Biblical Studies and Interpretation
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PAUL'S CHALLENGE TO THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH AS A BLUEPRINT FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING IN 1 CORINTHIANS 2:6-16

Paul Danbaki Jatau
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Abstract

The Corinthian correspondence reveals a congregation characterized by social stratification, intellectual elitism, and spiritual immaturity. In 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, the Apostle Paul articulates a theological and ethical framework that addresses the immediate conflicts of the first-century Corinthian community and offers enduring guidance. This article contends that Paul's rhetoric in this pericope—particularly his contrast between the "wisdom of this age" and the "wisdom of God," his introduction of the pneumatikos (spiritual person), and his assertion of possessing the "mind of Christ"—constitutes a comprehensive model for Christian living. This work uses the historical-critical and literary-exegetical methodologies. The historical-critical method is used to reconstruct the Corinthian social and cultural context, while the literary-exegetical method guides the close reading of the text, and that these are integrated at key points to show how context informs literary form. Through detailed exegesis, the study demonstrates that Paul's vision functions not only as a corrective for Corinthian factionalism but also as a paradigm for transformative discipleship. The article examines three key dimensions: (1) epistemological reorientation from worldly wisdom to cruciform revelation, (2) ethical transformation through the Spirit's illumination, and (3) communal identity formation as a Spirit-enabled people. The article concludes by proposing a contemporary application, asserting that Paul's challenge remains a vital resource for navigating modern Christian existence amid competing intellectual and cultural pressures.

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