Episode 67: AVOIDING FEAR AND FALSE CONVERSIONS

Why was Paul fearful as he began to evangelize Corinth? (1 Cor. 2:1-5). We consider several reasons and conclude that one was the fear of false conversions among the polytheistic gentiles of that great city. He sought to prevent this by not employing his eloquence and wisdom but focussing on "Christ and Him crucified". Meanwhile God in a special vision encouraged him to speak without fear and with the assurance that his ministry would be fruitful. These encouragements apply to us today.