For the preaching of the cross
- The doctrine of the cross; or the doctrine that is of or concerning the
cross; that is, the doctrine that proclaims salvation to a lost world through
the crucifixion of Christ.
Is to them that perish
foolishness - There are, properly speaking, but two classes of men known where
the Gospel is preached: the unbelievers and gainsayers, who are perishing; and
the obedient believers, who are in a state of salvation. To those who will
continue in the first state, the preaching of salvation through the merit of a
crucified Savior is folly. To those who believe this doctrine of Christ
crucified is the power of God to their salvation; it is divinely efficacious to
deliver them from all the power, guilt, and pollution of sin.
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