The Cross of Iesous is Our Freedom

I Cor. 1:18-20

For the preaching (O Logos) of the cross is to them that perish foolishness (moria, which means: moronic); but unto us which are saved it is the power (dunamis, which means: energetic power or ability) of Theou.

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Where is the wise?  Where is the Scribe?  Where is the disputer (skilled in debate) of this kosmos (world)?  hath not the Theou not made foolish the wisdom of the Kosmos?

The cross is the subversive action of Theos because by it he has made known his love for all people.  He is no respecter of persons.  Those systems of belief that exclude many and include the few are set aside through the cross.

The cross is the power of antithesis that extinguishes the power of dialectic.  Whereas dialectic may intellectually resolve the inherent tension of antithesis in reality we experience life as antithesis or as either/or dualistic encounter.

The power of the cross transcends the temporal debates on the meaning of life and moves us into a life that means participation in the divine nature.  Theos has shattered the philosophic wisdom of those who are limited by intellectual self-flattery.  Theos does not honor conceit he honors the humble and repentant person.

God's subversive action in the kosmos is granting new life to those who will accept the Logos of the cross.

The word 'Logos' (cogent reason expressed through intelligent speech) is to the ones being undone in destruction a moronic and contemptible message.  But to those who have transitioned out of death and are saved ones the cross is the power of God.  We are rescued from death through the decisive action of God in Iesous.

We were dead in trespasses and sins and the Iesous reversed our collective destiny of final banishment from the presence of God.  Now is the time to say 'yes' to what God has done for you through the Iesous.

Are you ready to believe in God for the rescue of your soul?

"...the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God (Theou) is stronger than men (anthropon). I Cor. 1:25

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