Read 1 Corinthians 2:11–16
Today’s Scripture: This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. 1 Corinthians 2:13

Each of our four children has a different vocation. We have a pastor, a
nurse, an electronics designer, and a secretary in a commercial real-estate firm. Each of the children had to learn a specialized vocabulary in order to succeed.

Successful Christians learn the vocabulary of the Spirit and make use of
it. They know the meaning of justification, sanctification, adoption,
propitiation, election, inspiration, and so forth. In understanding God’s
vocabulary, they come to understand God’s Word and God’s will for their
lives.

Yet I’ve heard church members say, “Don’t preach doctrine. Just give us
heartwarming sermons that will encourage us!” Sermons based on what? If they are not based on doctrine, they will accomplish nothing! “But doctrine is so dull!” people complain. Not if it is presented the way the Bible presents it. Doctrine is exciting! What a thrill to be able to study the Bible and let the Spirit teach us “the deep things of God” (1 Cor. 2:10).

Something to Ponder
Choose one of these words, explain what it means, and tell how it is
exciting in your life: justification, sanctification, adoption, propitiation,
election, inspiration.