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The Foolishness Of God
Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 14, 2005 (message contributor)
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1. The Chosen Nobodies
Contributed on Mar 14, 2005
God has chosen to save the nobodies of the world so that all boasting will be eliminated except boasting in Him.
THE FOOLISHNESS OF GOD (Part 2) THE CHOSEN NOBODIES 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 A British parlor maid named Gladys Aylward grew up among the poor of England, and because of a learning disability, dropped out of school and become a domestic servant for a well-to-do British family. Her job demanded ...read more
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2. A Crucified Christ
Contributed on Apr 12, 2005
God has determined to save people in a way that appears foolish to the wisdom of man: through the message of the cross.
I’m trying to decide what picture to put on my gravestone. I was hoping you would help me decide. How about a picture of a noose to represent a hanging? How about a flame to represent a burning at the stake? How about a sword to represent a beheading? How about a stone to represent a stoning? ...read more
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3. The Preaching Of The Cross
Contributed on Apr 12, 2005
Paul reminds the Corinthians of his manner of preaching when he came to their city. His example is an excellent one for all present-day preachers.
“The foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom” (1:25). Of course God is never foolish. But to the human mind, He appears to be foolish. Man says, “The God of the Bible does not follow our wisdom; therefore He must be foolish, He must not be believed.” · That God saves people who put ...read more