7 Bible Verses about Philosophy

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Acts 17:18

there certain Epicurean and Stoick philosophers encountred him: "what does this mountebank mean?" said some: "he seems to proclaim some strange deitys," said others: because he talk'd to them of Jesus and the resurrection.

1 Corinthians 1:19-20

for it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent." where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputant of this age? has not God prov'd the wisdom of this world to be downright folly.

1 Corinthians 2:6

However, what we preach is wisdom, to those who are thoroughly instructed: yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who will soon come to nothing.

1 Corinthians 3:19-20

for the wisdom of this world is folly, in the eye of God: as it is written, "he surprizes the wise in all their artifices." and again, "the Lord knows, that the thoughts of the wise are vain."

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Philosophy » Philosophical inductions and deductions relating to God and his providence

Philosophy » Employment of, was not paul's method of preaching the gospel

1 Corinthians 1:19

for it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent."

1 Corinthians 2:1-5

As for me, my brethren, when I appear'd among you, it was not to represent to you the divine mystery in sublime language, and with human literature. for I did not think I was to have any other knowledge among you, than that of Christ, a crucified saviour. I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in great agony: read more.
my discourse, and my preaching did not consist in the persuasive reasonings of human wisdom, but in demonstrating the spiritual meaning of the scriptures: that your faith might not be owing to human wisdom, but to the divine influence.

Philosophy » Rabbinical

Colossians 2:16-19

Let no man therefore condemn you for meats or drinks, or in respect of feasts, or new moons, or sabbaths: for these were only the shadows of future things, prefiguring Christ, who is the substance. Let no man condemn you, from an affectation of humility, in worshipping of Angels, boldly prying into matters which he knows nothing of, being vainly puft up with his Jewish conceits: read more.
not adhering to the head, from which all the parts of the body derive its nutrition, and being firmly united together by its joints and ligaments, receives a divine increase.

Philosophy » The nature of things

Philosophy » Reveals the mysteries of providence

Romans 1:19-20

because what should be known of God they are acquainted with; for God hath manifested it unto them. for ever since the creation of the world, his eternal power and divinity, things in themselves invisible, are clearly seen, being perceived by the things that are made; so that they are without excuse:

Philosophy » Is not sufficient for an adequate knowledge of God

1 Corinthians 1:21-22

for whereas the world, with all their learning, did not distinguish the characters of his divine wisdom, in his works, it pleased God to save those who believe, by preaching, which they counted folly. while the Jews require signs, and the Greeks seek wisdom:

Philosophy » Is not enough for salvation through the atonement of jesus Christ

1 Corinthians 2:6-10

However, what we preach is wisdom, to those who are thoroughly instructed: yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who will soon come to nothing. but we explain that mysterious plan of divine wisdom, which God had contriv'd before the ages, for our glory: which none of the rulers of this age understood: for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. read more.
but, as it is written, "eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entred into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." this is what God has revealed to us by his spirit: for the spirit penetrates into all things, even the profound counsels of God.

Philosophy » Greek schools of

Acts 17:18

there certain Epicurean and Stoick philosophers encountred him: "what does this mountebank mean?" said some: "he seems to proclaim some strange deitys," said others: because he talk'd to them of Jesus and the resurrection.

Philosophy » A philosophical discussion about wisdom

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