Playlist:

playlist Go to the Wisdom of Solomon, Book of (topic) playlist

Filter by Categories

Christ Our Wisdom

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

The Wisdom of Solomon, as reflected in the Book of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, exemplifies the divine gift of understanding and practical knowledge bestowed by God. Solomon, inspired by God, authored these works, demonstrating wisdom in a governmental and moral sense, as seen in his entreaty and receipt of wisdom from God. However, despite the lavish praise for his wisdom in I Kings, Solomon's heart eventually turned away from God due to a lack of fear and obedience, illustrating that even the wisest can falter without humility and submission to God's will. This underscores the biblical principle that true wisdom, unlike worldly philosophy, stems from reverence for God and manifests in daily, practical living as a dynamic and essential attribute for God's people.

Biblical Canonicity

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Though some churches accept the Apocrypha, including the Wisdom of Solomon, a quick perusal of their texts reveals them to be of lesser quality and worth compared to the accepted canonical books. Their content does not meet the standards of internal unity and authoritative value upheld by the 66 books recognized as Scripture.

What Happened Between the Testaments?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

During the Intertestamental Period, a span of about four centuries between the Old and New Testaments, significant literary activity emerged within Judaism, including the production of various writings that shaped the religious and cultural landscape into which Jesus Christ was born. Among these writings, the Book of Wisdom, often associated with the Apocrypha, holds a notable place. This book, written during a time of turmoil for the Jewish people from about 150 BC to 70 AD, reflects the intellectual and spiritual ferment of the era. Though lacking the inherent power and majesty of canonical Scripture, it offers insights into the Jewish thought and struggles of the period, contributing to an understanding of the historical and religious context that preceded the coming of the Messiah.