The concepts of wisdom and knowledge in 1 Corinthians have been studied from two general approaches. One approach derives the apostle Paul's usage from nonmythological understanding of the concepts in the Old Testament and later Judaism. The second approach sees an influence of mythological origins that may or may not have been mediated through Judaism.

What is Scripture's own estimate of its authority? The essay reflects on the nature of revelation, the locus of biblical revelation, and the scope of revelation in Scripture.