2 Corinthians 1 – 3

Verse 1:13 makes me laugh:

We are not writing to you in anything resembling codes or riddles; we only write those lessons you are ready to read and understand. I hope you will study them, value them, and truly understand them until the end.

I get a chuckle from this since I read much of Paul’s writing and see riddles. I get confused and this next few verses show this. He said he was coming and then he said he wasn’t, I am confused. You need to study his writings to understand them. The idea of a parable makes sense when you see actual application of theology. When I read Paul, he confuses me more than makes sense.

Verse 2:14 is one I can relate to:

Yet I am so thankful to God, who always marches us to victory under the banner of the Anointed One; and through us He spreads the beautiful fragrance of His knowledge to every corner of the earth.

My subject is science, I believe knowledge in science will strengthen faith and not destroy it. The problem is everyone pushes faith in naturism is really science. See that is no different than saying Genesis 1 is a science. Follow me, science is based on data where naturism is based on a belief. The data shows a diamond can be radiometric dated to be either billions of years old or 10,000 years old. What do you choose? The “truth” is based on your view of the world and not the data. You will say the Carbon 14 is a contaminate if you believe the earth is old or it’s proof the world is young if you are so inclined.

My point is we don’t have to shy away from some aspects in fear of God not being there. He is in subtitle ways; we have to stand up (stand up) for Jesus in all arenas. I am marching into the coliseum with the lions to battle science with passion. You may think I am insane, but I believe science shows God just as much as a beautiful sunrise.

Verse 3:1 expresses Paul’s frustration:

Are we back to page one? Do we need to gather some recommendations to prove our validity to you? Or do we need to take your letter of commendation to others to gain credibility?

I can imagine how God must feel with me. Seems like I go back to page one all too often. Glad I don’t have a “Paul” around who will be honest;-)