What does the Bible say about God's wisdom in salvation?
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The Bible teaches that God's wisdom in salvation is revealed through the foolishness of preaching, showing that we cannot save ourselves by our wisdom or works.
In 1 Corinthians 1:21, Paul emphasizes that God's wisdom operates in a way that the world does not recognize; it is not through human wisdom, but rather through what seems foolish to us—the preaching of the gospel. This underscores that salvation is a divine work, entirely dependent on God's grace rather than human effort. The Scriptures make it clear that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), and thus we need a Savior. God's wisdom is in the sending of Christ as the means by which we are saved, demonstrating His sovereign grace even to those who are lost in sin.
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