“Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?” (1 Corinthians 1:20)
The world would argue that since the greatest minds of the day are not impressed with the wisdom of Christ, Christianity must be wrong. Yet, the argument misses the point – Christ did not die for the great and mighty of the world – He died for all. It wouldn’t make sense for His message to be so complicated that only the greatest debaters and wisest philosophers could grasp it if it is intended for the masses.
When you wish for all to understand something, you speak in a manner that emphasizes simplicity and clarity. The New Testament is just such a doctrine. Though it is deep, it is understandable. The message of Christ and the pattern given for His church can be found simply pronounced within the Scriptures so anyone might find their Maker. This is exactly what Paul spoke of when he said, “that they would seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us…” (Acts 17:27)
God doesn’t desire to be far from anyone. He wishes to be found, so He pronounced a wisdom that could be grasped. It is the simplicity of the Bible message that reveals Him in the gospel.
Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites