As the Greeks love philosophy and eloquent speech it is understandable why some in the church fixated on God’s messengers rather than the message itself. Paul reminds them that the Cross is the centre of the faith. The message of the Cross is neither smart nor sophisticated. It is a place of execution, humiliation and suffering. However to those who hear it and believe, the Cross speaks of forgiveness, wisdom and freedom.
Paul says that his message was Christ Crucified - that’s like saying a dead lifeguard- a contradiction in terms.Sunday, 23 Jan 2011
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