1 Corinthians 1:18
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Application:

The word (the message) of the cross is foolishness to unbelievers—to those who are perishing. But to Christians—those who are being saved—the message of the cross is the power of God. Notice that the latter group consists of those who are already saved. Having been delivered from hell, they’re now “being saved”—delivered from the power and effects of sin in history. How do Christians who are being saved access the power of God? Through the cross of Christ.

Some believers (like the Corinthians) short-circuit God’s power in their lives. They recognize that the cross is the power of God for heaven, yet their actions suggest they perceive the cross as foolishness for daily living on earth. 

Do we seek divine wisdom, or do we seek the wisdom of this age, which ultimately leads to nothing? Believers whose life perspectives have been nurtured by the Spirit of God are mature; meanwhile, the rulers of this age do not use divine truth as their life’s reference point.

1 Corinthians 2:6–8
However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

Ref: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1375–1376.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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