The Wisdom of the Gospel [1Corinthians 2:6-16]

By Pastor Jason Lim

People think it is folly to believe "Jesus and Him crucified" is the only means to human salvation.

But actually, it is the very epitome of the wisdom of God. The gospel is the crystallization of God's wisdom.

1. It is a Secret Wisdom.

This wisdom is not discoverable by even the "best" of men. Though devised before the ages for our glory, the gospel is not known by human endeavors or genius.

2. It is a Spirit-revealed Wisdom.

The gospel cannot be known by observation, nor by rationalization; it can only be known by revelation. The Holy Spirit must reveal to man for him to know. God's wisdom in the Gospel is revealed by the Spirit to the Apostles, who will impart them to God's people via their teaching & their writings.

3. It is a Spiritually-discerned Wisdom.

The value of the gospel can only be appreciated by the spiritual people (people indwelt by the Hoy Spirit as contrasted with the natural people). They need to have the "SIM card" of life.

So from the beginning (decree of the gospel before the ages) to the end (how we can see and believe), salvation is wholly God's work. Let us bow in humble adoration and praise Him. Let us unite behind the gospel. Let us pray for the lost. And let us preach the gospel so that men might be saved.