How do we know the preaching of the cross is powerful?
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The preaching of the cross is powerful because it is the means through which God saves those who believe, showing our need for a Savior (1 Corinthians 1:21).
The Apostle Paul asserts that God's method for saving humanity involves what may appear as foolishness: the preaching of the cross. In 1 Corinthians 1:21, Paul explains that in God's wisdom, the world did not come to know Him through its own wisdom, but rather through the foolishness of preaching, God chose to save those who believe. This reflects the divine power inherent in the message of the cross, which addresses the core condition of humanity as lost and in need of redemption. The transformative ability of this message is evident in the lives of believers, as it operates through the Holy Spirit to bring about genuine faith and repentance, resulting in eternal change.
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