Man left alone, without Christ, will produce his own philosophy of who God is, and his own philosophy about eternal things (Romans 1:20-23). But, as (1 Corinthians 1:20) tells us, God has destroyed the wisdom of the wise, the scribe, and the disputer (philosopher) of this age, making them look foolish. How? God in His wisdom established that men/women would never find God through worldly wisdom (human intellect) no matter how hard they tried. Instead, it pleased God to make Himself known through the preaching of the gospel, saving those who believe. Now we hear the word save(d) all the time in Christianity, and that is a good thing. But what does the word imply? The word saved means, “to keep safe and sound, to rescue from all harm and danger, and to rescue from destruction and perishing. Therefore, Paul says, “we preach Christ crucified.” The cross is a stumbling block to the Jew because they want a sign from God that the message is true. How many people today want the same thing from God in order to believe? Does God have to prove Himself to us? No! (Romans 3:3-4). The cross is foolishness to the Gentile because it does not fit into their philosophy of who God is, or what they have made Him to be in their thinking, idolatry.
How many people today think the cross is foolishness? How many people today believe Christ’s teachings are absurd, because it does not fit into their imagination of who God is? To those who are called, God’s power and wisdom are seen in the cross. Through it God declares His…….
- Plan for reconciliation – (Ephesians 2:14-16)
- Plan for peace with man – (Colossians 1:19-20)
- Finished work – (Colossians 2:13-14)
How powerful is the message of the cross? Christ is the power and wisdom of God. Christ’ death on the cross is stronger than the strength of any man. So let me ask you this morning, “What do you believe about the cross? Is it still foolish nonsense to you? Is it in fact the power of God working in those who are being saved? If God is drawing you to His Son Jesus for salvation this morning, repent of your sin and respond by faith to His calling of you. Respond while the Lord is dealing with your heart.