Why is the preaching of the Gospel considered foolishness?
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The Gospel is considered foolishness to those who are perishing, yet it is the power of God for salvation to those who believe (1 Corinthians 1:18).
In 1 Corinthians 1:18, Paul articulates that 'the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.' The sermon elaborates on how the natural man cannot accept the truth revealed in the Gospel due to spiritual blindness unless God, in His grace, opens their eyes. This foolishness isn't in the message itself but in how the world perceives it—rejecting a profound truth in favor of worldly wisdom. For believers, the Gospel is the source of hope and life, as it reveals Christ, the cornerstone of faith, who transforms the hearts of those He calls.
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