Knowing Nothing Except Christ | December 28th, 2025 | River of God | Pastor Donald Gray

Knowing Nothing Except Christ | December 28th, 2025 | River of God | Pastor Donald GrayIn this week’s message, Pastor Donald Gray leads us into 1 Corinthians 2:2–16, where the Apostle Paul makes a bold declaration: “For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.”Paul reminds us that the power of the gospel does not come from impressive words, clever arguments, or human wisdom—but from the Spirit of God revealing the truth of Christ to the heart.Speaking to a culture obsessed with knowledge, status, and philosophy, Paul shifts the focus entirely. Faith, he explains, is not built on human reasoning but on God’s power. What God has prepared for those who love Him cannot be discovered by intellect alone—it must be revealed by the Holy Spirit.Pastor Donald emphasizes that there are two ways of seeing:One through natural understandingOne through spiritual discernmentThe natural mind cannot grasp the things of God, but the spiritual mind—shaped and led by the Spirit—can perceive God’s wisdom, purpose, and truth. Through the Holy Spirit, believers are given access to what was once hidden, including “the mind of Christ.”This message reminds us:The foundation of our faith is Christ crucified, not human wisdomGod’s truth is revealed by the Spirit, not discovered by effortSpiritual maturity comes from discernment, not informationBelievers are invited to think, see, and live with the mind of ChristIf you’ve ever felt pressured to “figure God out” or prove your faith through knowledge alone, be encouraged. God is not asking for brilliance—He’s offering revelation. When we rely on the Spirit, we don’t just learn about God—we begin to understand His heart.📖 Scripture Covered:1 Corinthians 2:2–16🙌 Like, Share & SubscribeDon’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more Bible teachings and sermons.🔔 Tap the bell icon to stay updated with new messages.📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel:River of God Channel🌐 Stay Connected:Newsletter: https://eepurl.com/ioxFB2Website: https://rogcc.com📍 Join us in person:River of God Christian Center110 Wolcott St, Brooklyn, NY 11231(Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY)🎯 Relevant Hashtags:#1Corinthians #ChristCrucified #WisdomOfGod #HolySpirit #MindOfChrist #BibleTeaching #Sermon #RiverOfGod #PastorDonaldGray